anaesthetics jobs

Pulsejobs.com; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm in the UK is seeking anaesthetists to ensure patient safety during surgeries. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering anaesthesia, and monitoring during procedures. Applicants must possess medical qualifications recognized by the General Medical Council. This role offers extensive training and professional support, as well as the opportunity for rewarding work in critical care and ICU.

Benefits

Expert training and support

Rewards for referrals

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year foundation training programme required for specialization.
• Ability to create anaesthetic plans and assess patient suitability for surgery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety during surgery as the main priority.
• Administer anaesthesia and monitor patients in the operating theatre.
• Perform administrative duties such as filling out reports.

Education

Degree recognized by the General Medical Council (GMC)

Completion of a doctor degree apprenticeship

Job description

As a leading recruiter of high-calibre anaesthetic doctors, Pulse offers the widest variety of permanent and locum anaesthetic jobs across all grades within the NHS and private health sector.

We work with the best healthcare professionals in their field, placing them in rewarding and exciting roles in critical care and ICU. Positions can be permanent, full-time or shiftwork and contract lengths which can range from one to six months.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities of an Anaesthetist

The main priority for anaesthetists is to ensure the safety of patients who will undergo surgery. Some of the most common daily duties of an anaesthetist include:

• Assessing a patient’s suitability for surgery
• Creating anaesthetic plans
• Preparing patients for potential risks and ensuring they understand what will happen during and after their operation
• Administering anaesthesia to patients before they are due for their procedure
• Monitoring patients whilst they are under anaesthesia in the operating theatre
• Performing administrative duties such as filling out reports of patients

Demand for Anaesthetists in the UK

Yes, anaesthetists are in currently in demand in the UK. According to the Royal College of Anaesthetists, there are more than 1,000 vacancies. This means that many NHS trusts and private organisations are hoping to recruit more anaesthetists.

Qualifications Needed to be an Anaesthetist

To become an anaesthetist, you must go to a university and complete a degree that is recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) or complete a doctor degree apprenticeship, which will take around five years. From there, you will need to do a two-year foundation training programme which will allow you to undergo specialist training.

Benefits of Finding Your Next Anaesthesia Job with Pulse

You’ll receive a range of excellent rewards and recognition for your hard work.

You’ll be given expert training, support and advice to ensure you progress in your career.

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