Band 7 Anaesthesia Associate

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Anaesthesia Associate to join the Chase Farm team in Barnet. The post holder will support anaesthetic delivery, participate in induction and emergence under supervision, and help prepare environments for anaesthesia.

The role emphasizes clinical development, supervision by consultants, and involvement in pre-operative assessments and postoperative care within the Trust's AA/PAA framework.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication links with Anaesthetic Consultants, autonomously practising anaesthetists, and theatre staff.
• Uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Engage in teaching and training of theatre practitioners, trainees Anaesthesia Associates/PAA and other staff groups.

Job description

The post holder will provide anaesthetic services at Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals, predominantly on the Chase Farm site, which will include: assisting with anaesthesia, monitoring and maintaining the condition of patients, and under supervision, conduct the induction and emergence from anaesthesia. The role will involve providing anaesthesia in a capacity following the RCOA PAA Scope of Practice.

The post holder will be joining an established AA/PAA team in Chase Farm, who have been working in the Trust since March 2025. A period of acclimatization will be provided before full responsibilities are taken on:

To prepare, equip and maintain the environment for delivery of anaesthesia.

To administer drugs for anaesthetic induction and maintenance, intra-operative fluids and post-operative analgesia under the direction of a Consultant Anaesthetist (or autonomously practising anaesthetists) within the Trust's AA/PAA PSD policy.

Undertake pre-operative assessment, recommending pre-medication where appropriate under the direction of a Consultant Anaesthetist (or autonomously practising anaesthetists), post-operative assessment of patients and assessment of patients in the anaesthetic pre-assessment clinics.

To be involved in the teaching and training of theatre practitioners/recovery staff, trainee Anaesthesia Associates/PAA and other staff groups as required.

Main Duties

• Maintain effective communication links with Anaesthetic Consultants, (or autonomously practisinganaesthetists) and Trainees Sisters/Charge nurses, Theatre staff, Surgical staff and other divisional or departmental teams as appropriate
• Exercises and maintains confidentiality at all times.

The post holder must:

• Be on the General Medical Council Anaesthesia Associate Register at time of post.
• Be appraised at least annually and contribute to own personal development plan (PDP)
• Be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, management & clinical skills (as appropriate) and professional awareness in accordance with CPD requirements and maintain a professional profile
• To work competently under appropriate supervision in the role of Anaesthesia Associate/PAA - working within the boundaries of the role as per the RCOA PAA Scope of Practice.
• To work in accordance with professional anaesthetic standards and competencies, in monitoring and maintaining anaesthesia in normal situations.
• Take part in reflection and appropriate learning from practice, in order to maintain and develop competence and performance
• To maintain Continuing Professional Development as per Trust AA policy which is available as part of the membership of the FPA.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.