Anaesthetic Practitioner

Bidvane; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS)

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks an ODP to provide anaesthetic care across 14 theatres and four procedural areas. The role involves pre-anaesthesia checks, working with anaesthetists, and responding to emergencies in a 24/7 service.

Newly qualified practitioners and Band 5s are welcome; registration with HCPC or NMC is required and theatre experience is valued. HCAs and mentorship may be available.

Qualifications

• ODP degree or recognised anaesthetic course (completed or about to complete).
• Current HCPC or NMC registration referenced in the posting.
• Experience in theatre settings and reflective practice mentioned.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anaesthetic care across 14 theatres and four procedural areas, including pre-anaesthesia and WHO checks.
• Work alongside anaesthetists and escalate concerns promptly.
• Respond to 2222 calls and manage anaesthetic emergencies.
• Rotate through surgical specialities and work varied shifts including nights and weekends.
• Maintain competence in equipment and IV cannulation; ensure patient safety and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Time management

Teamwork

Education

ODP degree or recognised anaesthetic course

Job description

This post sits in the anaesthetic team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, covering 14 theatres and four procedural areas. The work centres on anaesthetic care and support to the wider perioperative team, with a rotation through surgical specialities before nights and weekends. The 24/7 service is staffed by resident practitioners, not on-call cover, and the post suits newly qualified practitioners and Band 5s. Applicants need an ODP degree or an anaesthetic course, so nurses must first gain theatre experience.

What the job involves

• Deliver anaesthetic care across 14 theatres and four procedural areas, including receiving patients and undertaking pre-anaesthesia and WHO checks
• Work alongside anaesthetists, anticipating needs and escalating concerns promptly
• Respond to 2222 calls and manage anaesthetic emergencies
• Rotate through surgical specialities, then work varied shifts including nights and weekends
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care across the perioperative period
• Manage controlled drugs and order, store, administer and discard drugs in line with Trust policy
• Ensure lists run smoothly and minimise delays, and prepare anaesthetic rooms in good time
• Mentor and assess students, and give clinical advice, induction and supervision to junior colleagues
• Maintain competence in equipment and IV cannulation, and seek training as needed
• Keep practice current and evidence-based, with CPD and mandatory training up to date
• Document care accurately and manage and report incidents
• Act as Anaesthetic Coordinator as experience grows

What’s required

Qualifications

• ODP degree or recognised anaesthetic course, completed or about to complete

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC or NMC registration

Experience

• Relevant clinical experience working or learning in a theatre setting
• Experience of reflective practice
• Experience identifying and managing stress in yourself

Skills & knowledge

• Good computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary team

Other

• Enthusiastic and proactive about own professional development

Nice to have

• Mentorship or SSSA
• Experience working or learning in obstetric, paediatric and adult theatre settings
• Experience supervising junior staff or students
• Ability to lead, motivate and empower others
• An interest in sustainability
• Understanding of how stress affects you personally
• Commitment to self-improvement
• Ability to promote the social wellbeing of the team

What’s offered

• High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) included in pay