Flexible Locum Anaesthetic Practitioner – Weekdays 8–6

Medacs Healthcare; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting locum Anaesthetic Practitioners to support Southend University Hospital. Flexible shifts include Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00, with opportunities for full-time agency work.

As a qualified Anaesthetic Practitioner or ODP with UK anaesthetic experience, you will join a multi-skilled team delivering safe perioperative care across multiple specialties, including Head & Neck, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General Surgery, Urology and Vascular.

Qualifications

• HCPC or NMC Registration is required.
• Minimum of 6 months UK operating theatre experience.
• Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• ILS certification is required.
• Mentoring or teaching qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and delivery of anaesthetic procedures for surgical patients.
• Support preparation of equipment and drugs, including anaesthetic machines and airway devices.
• Monitor patients throughout the anaesthetic process.
• Respond quickly to changes or complications during anaesthesia.

Skills

Excellent communication

UK theatre experience

ILS (Immediate Life Support)

Tools

Anaesthetic machines

Intravenous equipment

Airway devices

Job description

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting locum Anaesthetic Practitioners to support Southend University Hospital. Flexible shifts include Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00, with opportunities for full-time agency work.

As a qualified Anaesthetic Practitioner or ODP with UK anaesthetic experience, you will join a multi-skilled team delivering safe perioperative care across multiple specialties, including Head & Neck, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General Surgery, Urology and Vascular.