Anaesthetic Practitioner

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as an Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse in ophthalmology theatres. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality peri-operative care, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment and supporting your professional development.

Qualifications

• Current surgical experience/allocation.
• Previous theatre experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate peri-operative care to patients.
• Ensure skilled assistance is provided to the anesthetist.
• Provide high-quality, individualized care to patients.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Registered Nurse

Diploma in Operating Department Practice

Job description

All our hospitals have their own unique identities while sharing the same standards and values

You can shape your story with us.

Whether you’re looking to gain experience in a large, fast-paced hospital or get out into the community, we have a range of opportunities that allow you to build your entire career in one trust.

For us, every day is different. We provide care to a diverse population of 2.5 million across east London – that’s 6,000 people every day, speaking over 60 different languages. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring that people living in east London live healthy lives.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a new course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. This includes delivering high standards of harm-free care and ensuring patients are cared for in the right place at the right time. We also aim to be an outstanding place to work, where our WeCare values and behaviours are evident and guide our teamwork.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and is committed to supporting staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to work in our ophthalmology theatres. You must be a registered ODP or nurse with anaesthetic qualification and possess excellent communication skills, as you will frequently interact with multi-professional colleagues. Strong personal and organisational qualities are essential, along with the ability to supervise and coach staff, and a focus on delivering the highest standards of care and service to our patients.

For informal discussion, contact Ibrahim Hemaida (Senior Nurse) at 02085395522 ext. 88120 or email [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

As part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, you will plan, deliver, and evaluate peri-operative care to patients, contributing to the department’s effectiveness.
The anesthetic practitioner will hold clinical ongoing responsibility for their designated area.
• Ensure skilled assistance is provided to the anesthetist, following College of Anesthetists’ guidelines.
• Provide high-quality, individualized care to patients, clients, and relatives.
• Uphold and enhance the trust’s standards and reputation.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is a leading NHS trust, committed to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and providing excellent patient care.

Our vision is to be a high-performing NHS hospital group, known for excellence and innovation, delivering safe and compassionate care. We focus on patient safety, harm-free care, and being an excellent place to work, guided by our WeCare values.

We promote inclusion and support a diverse and respectful working environment, where everyone can reach their full potential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and person specification outline the key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents for detailed information.

Person specification

Experience

• Willingness to achieve objectives
• Current surgical experience/allocation
• Previous theatre experience

Skills

• Teamwork and initiative
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work across all theatre areas with minimal supervision within 3-6 months
• Planning, delivering, and evaluating care
• Prioritization of clinical needs
• Technical theatre skills
• Managing difficult situations
• Effective communication skills
• Meeting deadlines

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• City and Guilds 752 or Operating Department Practitioner NVQ L III
• Diploma in Operating Department Practice
• Anaesthetic training
• Ongoing professional development

Other

• Understanding NHS quality issues
• Knowledge of theatre work
• Awareness of surgical care models and planning

We are committed to promoting inclusion and supporting applications from individuals under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. We reserve the right to close vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We process applications via NHS Jobs and our third-party recruitment system, and your data will be transferred accordingly. Barts Health is dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, which may involve a Disclosure and Barring Service check for certain roles.