Anaesthetic Team Lead - Threatres - Theatres, Anaesthetics and Critical Care (TACC)

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking an Anaesthetic Practitioner to join their Day Surgery Unit. The role requires a live NMC UK pin and completion of the NES Core Competencies for Anaesthetic Assistants. Responsibilities include providing anaesthetic assistance, caring for postoperative patients, and participating in the Resuscitation Rota. This position offers collaborative working in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Live NMC UK pin and current NMC registration required.
• Either ODP or RGN with completion of NES Core Competencies.
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) certificate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled anaesthetic assistance to anaesthetists.
• Care for postoperative patients in the PACU.
• Participate in the Resuscitation Rota.

Skills

Anaesthetic assistance

Postoperative care

Effective communication

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Live NMC UK pin and current NMC registration

Completion of NES Core Competencies for Anaesthetic Assistants Portfolio

Immediate Life Support (ILS) certificate

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday-Friday, 37 hours per week.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

The Day Surgery Unit (DSU) in the New Victoria Hospital (NVH) requires an Anaesthetic Practitioner (AP) who must be either an Operating Department Assistant (ODP) or a Registered General Nurse (RGN) who has successfully completed the NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Core Competencies for Anaesthetic Assistants Portfolio.

The DSU consists of 8 theatres, a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), a treatment room and a 23 hour stay ward. The theatre sessions consist of a variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Maxilla Facial, Gynaecology and a Pain Service. The successful candidate will be required to provide skilled Anaesthetic assistance to our Anaesthetists, care for postoperative patients in the PACU and participate in the Resuscitation Rota for the NVH.

Dual training may be a requirement in the future. DSU is fully committed to increasing capacity which requires the successful candidate to care for patients with increasingly complex needs; in line with the British association of Days Surgery (BADS) recommendations. Accordingly, a current Immediate Life Support (ILS) certificate is advantageous but training can also be provided.

DSU is a fast paced environment and collaborative working is requisite as the successful candidate may require to work in multiple areas during a shift. The unit is friendly and promotes ongoing personal, professional development offering various opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled Anaesthetic assistance to Anaesthetists.
• Care for postoperative patients in the PACU.
• Participate in the Resuscitation Rota for the NVH.
• Support the Senior Charge Nurse and assume responsibility in their absence.
• Compile staff rotas, input SSTS data, review TURAS and Datix submissions and participate in departmental audits to implement theatre processes.
• Order stock for clinical procedures via Pecos, maintain stock levels including medication and organize servicing of Anaesthetic equipment.
• Contribute to teaching and training and encourage ongoing staff development using evidence‑based research.
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, other departments and members of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with GDPR legislation.
• Engage in multi‑site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde if required.

Qualifications

• Live NMC UK pin and current NMC registration.
• Either ODP or RGN with completion of NES Core Competencies for Anaesthetic Assistants Portfolio.
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) certificate is advantageous.
• PVG Scheme membership / Disclosure Scotland Check.
• Expert knowledge across a wide range of theatre specialties.

Benefits and Additional Information

Effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

Informal contact: Juliet Sullivan, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 347 8189 or email [e-mail].

Information for candidates.

Due to the volume of applications we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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