Theatre Anaesthetic Practitioner

Job summary

If you are passionate about elective surgery and have a desire to work in a supportive, compassionate, and dedicated team, then this is the job for you.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Anaesthetic Practitioner to join our Captain Sir Tom Moore Building Elective Orthopaedic Theatre service. We welcome applications from experienced professionals, newly qualified ODPs/RGNs, or students due to qualify within the next 6 months. RGN candidates must have additional recognised Anaesthetic Practice Qualifications. You will receive full support during your adaptation period, including a preceptorship for newly qualified candidates.

Our department is dedicated to elective orthopaedics, with 5 theatres and 1 procedure room. We recently expanded, adding our 5th theatre and procedure room. In March 2023, CSTM Theatres achieved a Gold Star Accreditation for Care & Excellence.

Shifts are: 1 x 8am - 7pm, 3 x 8am - 5.30pm, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Currently, we operate Monday to Friday, with potential expansion to weekends in the future.

Main duties of the job

As a Theatre Anaesthetic Practitioner, your role will include:

• Possessing excellent communication skills to promote patient safety and theatre efficiency.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team to contribute to effective patient care.
• Completing perioperative anaesthetic checks.
• Participating in the perioperative management of patients.
• Completing theatre documentation, both digital and paper-based.
• Setting up the theatre alongside the skilled theatre team.
• Supporting advocacy and patient-centred care for patients undergoing various anaesthetic and surgical procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, infection-controlled environment.
• Demonstrating a willingness to learn and pursue professional development.
• Being flexible to adapt to the fast-paced department and service requirements.
• Supporting teaching activities and colleagues.
• Completing e-learning and organized training sessions.
• Reporting to team leaders to complete daily theatre tasks.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring, ambitious, and innovative organization committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes and providing a positive environment for staff. We aim to be outstanding for our patients, communities, and staff, striving to be a great place to receive healthcare, work, and learn.

Located within the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system, our hospitals serve a population of approximately 330,000 across Warrington and Halton. Warrington Hospital handles emergency, critical care, and maternity services, while Halton Hospital focuses on elective procedures and urgent care. Many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

We are a CQC-rated 'good' organization with 'outstanding' features, working towards university hospital status after achieving teaching hospital status in 2019. Our diverse workforce of nearly 5,000 staff from over 50 nationalities is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are recognized as a pioneer in this area and are working towards the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework.

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 370-AHP5CMTC-1348

Job locations: Captain Sir Tom Moore Building, Earlsway, Palacefields, Runcorn, WA7 2HH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive skilled assistance in anaesthetics, theatre scrub, and recovery. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality, individualized care to patients and their families. In addition to clinical duties, the post involves supervising and training junior staff to ensure a high standard of service that is also cost-effective.

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