Anaesthetic Practitioners - Sharoe Green Theatres

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great learning opportunities

ALS/ILS/PILS training

ILM Level 2 Leadership

Mentor-supported induction

Salary sacrifice scheme

Generous annual leave

Annual appraisal and personal developm

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for Anaesthetic Practitioner Band 5 at Sharoe Green/Theatres, Royal Preston Hospital. 37.5 hours weekly, days/evenings/nights. £32,073–£39,043 per annum pro rata.

Join a multidisciplinary theatre team delivering world-class patient care. You will support obstetrics, gynaecology, colorectal MDT and contribute to a strong learning environment with mentorship and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse / ODP with current NMC/ HCPC registration.
• Evidence of CPD (experienced band 5).
• Basic IT skills.
• Experience of IV drug administration.
• Experience of venepuncture and cannulation.
• Degree.
• Transfer course.
• NMC Recognised mentorship qualification or willingness to working towards within 18 months.
• Post registration Anaesthetic course if not an ODP.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with local/national standards and evidence-based guidelines.
• Develop and continually update clinical skills in line with Local and National standards and recommendations for practice.
• Demonstrate competent practice in the role of Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner by achieving a national recognised qualification (ODP, Anaesthetic).
• Adheres to policies and procedures and adapts to evidence based changes to practice.
• Act as a patient safety champion maintaining a safety focus.
• Coordinate student learning opportunities and provide pastoral support.
• Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice

Skills

IV drug administration

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Basic IT skills

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Degree

Transfer course

NMC recognised mentorship qualification

Post-registration Anaesthetic course

Job description

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Anaesthetic Practitioners - Sharoe Green Theatres

Band 5

Main area Anaesthetics Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Days, weekends, lates, nights) Job ref 438-PB4847

Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are currently looking to recruit motivated, dynamic, forward thinking and enthusiastic Anaesthetic & Recovery Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners to join our expanding theatre team in the Sharoe Green Unit. We are looking for pro-active individuals to be part of our integral theatre team to assist in implementing, maintaining and delivering world class patient care in theatres.

You will be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice and a ssist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.

You will a ct as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation and p romote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals

Main duties of the job

Working at the Sharoe Green Unit will give you the opportunity to work in a specialised Obstetrics & Gynaecology including benign and oncology work as well as supporting our Colorectal MDT.

Given the wealth of specialties we cover you will be required to work as part of a 24hr unit , including days, weekend working and night duty.

You must have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently but linking in very closely with the operating team as well as manging a demanding workload.

Working for our organisation

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

These are exciting times ahead for theatres here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as we are committed to service development within theatres offering staff the opportunity to share ideas and look at new ways of working through our staff voices forum.

Our vision for theatres is to deliver first class peri-operative care for every patient. In return our commitment to you is to offer support, development and opportunities in an inclusive environment. Therefore we will offer you:

• Great learning opportunities to enable all staff to fulfil their potential
• post-qualification development opportunities including ALS/ILS/PILS, ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills
• A fully supported induction programme with a named mentor
• Ongoing support from theatre clinical education team
• Salary sacrifice scheme - childcare, electronics and cars
• A generous annual leave provision
• Annual appraisal and personal development plans

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local/national standards and evidence based guidelines.
• Develop and continually update clinical skills in line with Local and National standards and recommendations for practice.
• Demonstrate competent practice in the role of Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner by achieving a national recognised qualification (ODP, Anaesthetic)
• Adheres to policies and procedures and adapts to evidence based changes to practice
• Act as a patient safety champion maintaining a safety focus
• Ensure compliance with the Trust safety agenda, actively promoting best practice
• Ensures environment is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
• Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guideline
• Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless car
• Participate in own continual professional development and that of junior staff and students within the department.
• Create a positive learning environment, offering support and guidance to all learners within the department.
• Coordinate student learning opportunities and provide pastoral support.
• Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• Registered nurse / ODP with current NMC/ HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD ( experienced band 5 ‘s)
• Basic IT skills
• Experience of IV drug administration
• Experience of venepuncture and cannulation
• Degree
• Transfer course
• NMC Recognised mentorship qualification or willingness to working towards within 18 months
• Post registration Anaesthetic course if not an ODP

Knowledge & Experience

• Willingness to expand clinical role
• Awareness of current issues in practice
• Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to practice
• Knowledge of ethical issues
• Knowledge of Harris Flex and evolve
• Experience within the anaesthetic practitioner role

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