Anaesthetic/Recovery Practitioner

NHS; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Anaesthetic/Recovery Practitioner at Bishop Auckland General Hospital to deliver high-quality perioperative care. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with scrub experience, capable of assessing and developing care programs for patients undergoing surgery. This role offers professional development opportunities and emphasizes staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Existing experience as a scrub practitioner.
• Registered with NMC or HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the perioperative environment as a skilled member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Assess care needs, develop care programs, and evaluate these.
• Ensure the safe administration of drugs in accordance with Trust Policy.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Computer skills relevant to the area of practice

Recruitment and selection skills

Education

Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner

Teaching and assessing qualifications or willingness to work towards them

Diploma, degree, or relevant practical experience within the department specialties

Job description

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Anaesthetic/Recovery Practitioner

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Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the position of Theatre Practitioner for Anaesthetics and Recovery at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.

The pandemic has demonstrated the value of our greatest asset — our employees. The dedication and support that our workforce has provided has been second to none, and here at CDDFT, we are extremely proud of them.

We care for our colleagues, and as a modern NHS employer, we realize that prospective employees can choose where they wish to work. That is why we believe our health and wellbeing support for staff is second to none.

Our Theatre team is friendly and supportive, encouraging professional development to enhance skills and competence. The departmental Practice Development team, in coordination with the Theatre Management team, supports staff in identifying and pursuing career progression, both individually and as a team, to achieve their highest potential.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in monitoring standards of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Participate in direct care needs of patients, providing expert knowledge of all clinical specialties and acting as a role model.
• Participate in audit and monitoring, ensuring accurate documentation in accordance with Trust policy, NMC, and HPC guidelines.
• Be competent in facilitating an emergency service covering all specialties within the department, during elective and non-elective periods.
• Ensure the safe administration of drugs in accordance with Trust Policy, NMC, and HPC guidelines.
• Ensure procedures and techniques are carried out in accordance with local competencies and policies.
• Protect patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Act as a patient advocate in all matters related to care, treatment, and welfare.
• Check departmental cleanliness and assist in preparation, clearing, and cleaning of the operating suite and equipment before, during, and after procedures.

About us

If you are being interviewed, you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated as essential in the person specification to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites — Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We also have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield, and Weardale, as well as over 80 other community-based settings and patient homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as they are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions are available in the adverts supporting documents.

Over-reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged, as it may reduce the applicant's chances of success.

For the most current visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to see if you can apply.

From April 9th, 2025 — Healthcare assistants: You must have at least two years of NHS experience as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criterion and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Job responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the perioperative environment as a skilled member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Assess care needs, develop care programs, and evaluate these, carrying out all relevant forms of peri-operative patient care without direct supervision over 24 hours, caring for both adult and pediatric patients undergoing routine and emergency surgery.
• The role involves a regular commitment to rotational night duty and out-of-hours work, although this is not required for individuals on a training program.

DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB

• Deliver perioperative care across various specialties within the Trust, in line with local and national policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Trust Behaviours Framework

Patients, the public, and staff helped develop the Trust's Behaviours Framework, which reflects values that inspire passion in the NHS. The NHS values underpin all actions and include working together for patients, respect and dignity, commitment to quality, compassion, improving lives, and ensuring everyone counts. Employees are expected to promote high-quality care and good health and wellbeing, aligned with the Department of Health's 6Cs: care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment.

Duty of Candour

All employees must comply with the statutory Duty of Candour, which involves voluntarily sharing relevant information with anyone harmed or potentially harmed by the services provided, regardless of whether a complaint or report has been made.

Person Specification

Experience

• Existing experience as a scrub practitioner.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner with scrub experience.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse / ODP within the Operating Theatre; teaching and assessing qualifications or willingness to work towards them; diploma, degree, or relevant practical experience within the department specialties.

Statutory Registration

• Registered with NMC or HCPC.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills relevant to the area of practice.
• Recruitment and selection skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any criminal convictions.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum/pro rata