Job summary
The department of Anaesthesia at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to be able to commence recruitment for the Anaesthesia Associate Programme.
Successful candidates will complete this role in a blended learning environment; using clinical sessions in conjunction with online learning and tutorials to gain the practical skills and knowledge required for successful progression through their Anaesthesia Associate MSc through University College London.
On completion of your training, registration and acquisition of a license to practice you will join the growing Anaesthesia workforce at UHS in delivering supervised anaesthetics to our local communities.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a trainee Anaesthetic Associate - the post holder will complete this role in a blended learning environment; using clinical sessions in conjunction with their online learning and tutorials to gain the practical skills and knowledge required for successful progression through their Anaesthesia Associate MSc. This will include, but is not limited to:
a) Learning how to deliver anaesthesia, monitor and maintain the condition of patients, and conduct the induction and emergence from anaesthesia under the supervision of a consultant anaesthetist or anaesthesia associate.
b) Learning how to safely and correctly administer drugs for induction and maintenance of anaesthesia, intra-operative fluids and post-operative analgesia under the direct supervision of a consultant anaesthetist or anaesthesia associate.
c) Learning how to undertake pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments
Successful graduation requires passing assessments consisting of both applied written knowledge tests and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
Upon satisfactory completion of the MSc in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Care the postholder will progress to Anaesthesia Associate - the post holder will then provide anaesthetic services which include: assisting with anaesthesia, monitoring, and maintaining the condition of patients, and under supervision, conduct the induction and emergence from anaesthesia.
The role may involve providing anaesthesia in a flexible capacity on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis.
In addition to this the post holder will provide advanced clinical skills by undertaking advanced practice in areas such as regional anaesthesia, conscious sedation, support for major surgery, and prescribing.
Essential qualities required include but are not limited to; exemplary communication skills, extensive experience of team working, previous participation in research/ audit or academic activities, and should be able to demonstrate continual learning and a desire for progression.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a trainee Anaesthetic Associate - the post holder will complete this role in a blended learning environment; using clinical sessions in conjunction with their online learning and tutorials to gain the practical skills and knowledge required for successful progression through their Anaesthesia Associate MSc. This will include, but is not limited to:
a) Learning how to deliver anaesthesia, monitor and maintain the condition of patients, and conduct the induction and emergence from anaesthesia under the supervision of a consultant anaesthetist or anaesthesia associate.
b) Learning how to safely and correctly administer drugs for induction and maintenance of anaesthesia, intra-operative fluids and post-operative analgesia under the direct supervision of a consultant anaesthetist or anaesthesia associate.
c) Learning how to undertake pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments
Successful graduation requires passing assessments consisting of both applied written knowledge tests and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
Upon satisfactory completion of the MSc in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Care the postholder will progress to Anaesthesia Associate - the post holder will then provide anaesthetic services which include: assisting with anaesthesia, monitoring, and maintaining the condition of patients, and under supervision, conduct the induction and emergence from anaesthesia.
The role may involve providing anaesthesia in a flexible capacity on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis.
In addition to this the post holder will provide advanced clinical skills by undertaking advanced practice in areas such as regional anaesthesia, conscious sedation, support for major surgery, and prescribing.
Essential qualities required include but are not limited to; exemplary communication skills, extensive experience of team working, previous participation in research/ audit or academic activities, and should be able to demonstrate continual learning and a desire for progression.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional with three years relevant post qualification experience in healthcare OR minimum 2:1 BSc in biomedical or life science field
- Demonstrable experience of team working and an awareness of the importance of working as part of a team
- Can act as an ambassador for the AA role
- Evidence of participation in research or academic activities
- Promotes, Monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security of self and others
- Specialist knowledge and experience of perioperative care.
- Able to develop and deliver evidence-based care
- Support the Surgical Safety agenda
- Understands importance of and own role in Clinical Governance and risk management
- Acts on own initiative and problem-solves utilising resources available
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
- Committed to providing safe, effective and timely patient centred care
Desirable
- Experience in liaising with Senior Managers/Senior Clinicians
- Experience of research and critical incident analysis and clinical risk management/clinical governance
- Advanced Life Support Provider
- Demonstrable experience of patient focused care
- Working with integrated care pathways, protocols and patient specific directives
- Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development and maintains updated portfolio
- Demonstrates commitment to service improvement in clinical areas
- Evidence of contributing to practice development and research in clinical area
- Demonstrates understanding of and engagement with quality issues
- Evidence of involvement with audit and quality in clinical area
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional with three years relevant post qualification experience in healthcare OR minimum 2:1 BSc in biomedical or life science field
- Demonstrable experience of team working and an awareness of the importance of working as part of a team
- Can act as an ambassador for the AA role
- Evidence of participation in research or academic activities
- Promotes, Monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security of self and others
- Specialist knowledge and experience of perioperative care.
- Able to develop and deliver evidence-based care
- Support the Surgical Safety agenda
- Understands importance of and own role in Clinical Governance and risk management
- Acts on own initiative and problem-solves utilising resources available
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
- Committed to providing safe, effective and timely patient centred care
Desirable
- Experience in liaising with Senior Managers/Senior Clinicians
- Experience of research and critical incident analysis and clinical risk management/clinical governance
- Advanced Life Support Provider
- Demonstrable experience of patient focused care
- Working with integrated care pathways, protocols and patient specific directives
- Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development and maintains updated portfolio
- Demonstrates commitment to service improvement in clinical areas
- Evidence of contributing to practice development and research in clinical area
- Demonstrates understanding of and engagement with quality issues
- Evidence of involvement with audit and quality in clinical area
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
