Theatre Nurse Anaesthetics

Evolve Staffing Ltd; West of England; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Shift flexibility

NHS Trust access across Bristol

Weekly payroll

CPD support

Résumé du poste

Evolve Staffing Ltd is seeking experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse (Anaesthetic Practitioner) to join operating department teams across Bristol. You will work with Consultant Anaesthetists, ODPs, and surgical teams to deliver safe perioperative care in high-acuity settings.

The role offers flexible shifts and top-tier pay rates for experienced perioperative nurses. Responsibilities include anaesthetic workstation mastery, airway management, and intraoperative monitoring, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC as Adult Nurse with anaesthetic module or HCPC as ODP.
• 6–12 months NHS Operating Theatres experience as an Anaesthetic Nurse.
• Proven airway management and resuscitation skills.
• Right to Work in the UK, DBS on Update Service, health clearance, and two references.

Responsabilités

• Performance of pre-use safety checks on anaesthetic workstations and machines.
• Support anaesthetic administration using both automated and manual techniques.
• Maintain airway equipment readiness and airway management resources.

Connaissances

Airway management

Emergency resuscitation

Clinical documentation

Formation

NMC registration

Anaesthetic Module qualification

Outils

Dräger anaesthetic machines

GE Healthcare

Mindray

Datex-Ohmeda

Description du poste

Evolve Staffing Ltd is seeking highly experienced, adaptable, and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse (Anaesthetic Practitioner) professional candidates to join operating department teams across leading NHS Hospital Trusts across Bristol.

This role provides exceptional flexibility and top-tier pay rates for experienced perioperative nurses who excel in high-acuity surgical anaesthetic environments. As an Anaesthetic Nurse representing Evolve Staffing Ltd, you will work alongside Consultant Anaesthetists, Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), and surgical teams to deliver safe, evidence-based, and compassionate pre-operative and intraoperative care across a diverse range of elective, emergency, and trauma surgical lists. Whether you are deeply skilled in utilizing complex modern electronic anaesthetic machines or adept at supporting manual anaesthetic administration, regional blocks, and airway management setups without heavy machine automated dependency, this template offers an ideal pathway to flexible agency shifts in Bristol.

Key Responsibilities & Anaesthetic Duties

Your day-to-day duties will encompass:

Anaesthetic Workstation & Machine Mastery

• Performing comprehensive pre-use safety checks on advanced anaesthetic workstations and machines, including brands such as Dräger, GE Healthcare, Mindray, and Datex-Ohmeda (vaporizers, ventilators, breathing circuits, oxygen failure alarms, and scavenging systems).
• Demonstrating equal clinical versatility in supporting anaesthetic administration without automated machine reliance—utilizing manual bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation, portable emergency oxygen delivery systems, peripheral nerve block equipment, spinal/epidural trays, and total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) target-controlled infusion pumps.
• Maintaining complete operational readiness of difficult airway trolleys, fibreoptic broncho-scopes, videolaryngoscopes (e.g., McGrath, GlideScope), supraglottic airway devices (SADs/LMAs), and endotracheal intubation equipment.

Airway Management & Anaesthetic Administration Support

• Assisting the Consultant Anaesthetist during general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia (spinal, epidural, brachial plexus blocks), local anaesthesia, and conscious sedation across elective and emergency surgical procedures.
• Executing skilled clinical support during Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI), difficult airway encounters, and emergency surgical airway management.
• Preparing, calculating, and double-checking critical intravenous anaesthetic agents, muscle relaxants, analgesics, vasopressors, antiemetics, and emergency resuscitation drugs in accordance with NMC guidelines and NHS Trust medicines management policies.

Intraoperative Patient Monitoring & Specialty Support

• Applying invasive and non-invasive physiological monitoring equipment, including ECG, NIBP, pulse oximetry, capnography (EtCO2), arterial line transducers, central venous pressure (CVP) lines, and Bispectral Index (BIS) depth-of-anaesthesia monitors.
• Managing patient positioning safely to prevent nerve injury and pressure ulcers while respecting patient dignity and comfort.
• Completing accurate intraoperative documentation, WHO Surgical Safety Checklists (Sign In, Time Out, Sign Out), and handover records for Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery staff.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Professional Registration: Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Adult Nurse (RNA / Level 1 Nurse) with a recognized Anaesthetic Module qualification (e.g., ENB 182/183 or university-accredited Anaesthetic Course) OR registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 6–12 months post-qualification experience within NHS Operating Theatres as an Anaesthetic Nurse supporting general, orthopaedic, trauma, obstetrics, gynaecology, urology, ENT, ophthalmic, or vascular lists.
• Clinical Competence: Proven expertise in airway management, emergency resuscitation protocols, invasive monitoring setup, and pharmacological safety.
• Compliance Standards:
  • Valid Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate registered on the Update Service.
  • Full occupational health clearance, including immunity against Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tuberculosis, and Varicella.
  • Two satisfactory professional clinical references covering the last 3 years of nursing practice.

Why Choose Evolve Staffing Ltd?

At Evolve Staffing Ltd, we recognize the critical role anaesthetic nurses play in surgical care. Joining our network provides:

• Shift Flexibility: Total control over your work schedule—choose full-time, part-time, day, night, or weekend shifts.
• Bristol NHS Trust Access: Access consistent shifts across major NHS hospital sites in Bristol and the wider South West region.
• Dedicated Support: Fast-track onboarding supported by an experienced recruitment consultant.
• Weekly Payroll: Fast and reliable weekly payroll processed through PAYE or approved Umbrella providers.
• Professional Development: Assistance with revalidation, free mandatory training modules, and continuous professional development (CPD) support.