Anaesthetic Practitioner (Band 5 RN/ODP)

University College London Hospitals; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals is seeking a core trainee in Medicine, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, or Surgery. The role involves critical care duties, engagement in a busy Emergency Department, and preparing for specialty exams. Full GMC registration is essential, while previous critical care experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and MBBS or equivalent required.
• Desirable qualifications include MRCP, MRCS, Primary FRCA, or MCEM.
• Previous critical care experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a core trainee level rota.
• Engage in long-term weaning and acute respiratory care.
• Support specialty exams in Anaesthesia, Medicine, Surgery, or Emergency Medicine.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

Emergency Medicine

Anaesthesia

Surgery

Education

MBBS or equivalent qualification

GMC registration

MRCP

MRCS

Primary FRCA

MCEM or equivalents

Job description

Job Overview

We welcome applicants with backgrounds in Medicine, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, or Surgery. The successful candidate will be appointed to a core trainee level rota. Previous critical care experience is desirable but not essential.

We provide support and direct admission from our busy Emergency Department (which sees upwards of 130,000 patients annually), and we handle complex external referrals. The department runs a 24/7 nurse-led outreach service supported by ICU doctors. Additionally, there is a fortnightly critical care follow-up clinic.

Start Dates: Jobs for this role are available from April 2025 to August 2025. Other start dates may be considered depending on available positions.

Note: This vacancy may close before the listed deadline. Applicants are advised to submit their applications promptly.

Main Duties

The unit specializes in long-term weaning, psychology of critical illness, acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, infection control, peri-operative medicine, and emergency medicine. It also has expertise in echocardiography, diagnostic ultrasound, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and health services research. Candidates will be supported to gain experience in these areas and prepare for specialty exams in Anaesthesia, Medicine, Surgery, or Emergency Medicine through collaborations with UCLH departments.

Applicants must have full GMC registration and MBBS or equivalent qualifications. Desirable qualifications include MRCP, MRCS, Primary FRCA, or MCEM (or equivalents).

Working for UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is a leading NHS trust providing complex and specialized services across eight sites, including University College Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and others. UCLH aims to deliver high-quality patient care, education, and research. The trust is committed to sustainability, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2031 for direct emissions and 2040 for indirect emissions.