Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Anaesthetic Practitioner at Sefton Suite Private Patient Unit based within the grounds of Aintree University Hospital Trust for a HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN with anaesthetic qualification to join the theatre team.
We have 1 operating theatre covering a wide range of major specialities, including: General, Urology, Breast, Endocrine, Upper G I, Colorectal, Orthopaedics, Head & Neck & Cosmetics to name a few. We are excited to welcome an experienced anaesthetic practitioner to our team.
We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to work within our busy operating theatre. We are proud of our ethos of welcoming new practitioners and providing a supportive, team orientated environment.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is looking to further their career and embrace a peri-operative role with a commitment to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients within our busy theatre. The successful applicant will work within the theatres team in anaesthetics. There would be opportunity to rotate within the disciplines and this would be supported by the theatre team.
Anaesthetic Practitioner applicants must be aware that shift patterns may include evenings and weekends. You may also be required to participate in an on call rota - this will be dependent on service needs.
Main duties of the job
Sefton Suite Private Patient Unit is based within the grounds of Aintree Hospital. Sefton Suite is part of the University Hospital of Liverpool Group (UHLG). We also have a dedicated Outpatient and Diagnostic Centre based in Crosby.
Sefton Suite operates on patients from all over the northwest and beyond. We have a team of very experienced consultants, and full access to all the services and facilities on the grounds of Aintree Hospital.
University Hospital of Liverpool Group (UHLG) comprises of Aintree University Hospital, Royal Liverpool University Hospital & Broadgreen Hospital. The group formed 1st November 2024 with the coming together of Liverpool Women's Hospital to the group.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain awareness of and comply with the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct/ standards of proficiency, Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
To demonstrate evidence of on-going specialist professional development via a personal professional portfolio and the NHS knowledge and skills frame work.
Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain professional standards and adhere to the Trust and departmental dress code policy.
To be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously.
Be competent to deliver expert, skilled care to highly dependent patients in a specialised area.
Ensure effective communication at all levels and disciplines, information inclusive of that which is confidential and multi stranded within the theatre.
Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the H.P.C. / N.M.C. standards for record keeping and Caldicott report.
Supports patients/families/staff effectively communicating sensitive, confidential information using a variety of communication skills such as empathy, negotiation and reassurance.
It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on an annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description.
- The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality. Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills.
- The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality.
- Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills.
- To undertake anaesthetic, scrub and recovery duties, as required, to meetservice delivery requirements.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate record keeping.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of good I.T skills and record keeping.
- You will be flexible, adaptable and willing to maintain our pace and drive, having strong communication skills that enable you to be a real team player, to provide the finest possible care and provide on-going support to our existing team of highly skilled professionals, all of whom are committed to making a positive difference to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain awareness of and comply with the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct/ standards of proficiency, Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
To demonstrate evidence of on-going specialist professional development via a personal professional portfolio and the NHS knowledge and skills frame work.
Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain professional standards and adhere to the Trust and departmental dress code policy.
To be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously.
Be competent to deliver expert, skilled care to highly dependent patients in a specialised area.
Ensure effective communication at all levels and disciplines, information inclusive of that which is confidential and multi stranded within the theatre.
Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the H.P.C. / N.M.C. standards for record keeping and Caldicott report.
Supports patients/families/staff effectively communicating sensitive, confidential information using a variety of communication skills such as empathy, negotiation and reassurance.
It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on an annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description.
- The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality. Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills.
- The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality.
- Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills.
- To undertake anaesthetic, scrub and recovery duties, as required, to meetservice delivery requirements.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate record keeping.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of good I.T skills and record keeping.
- You will be flexible, adaptable and willing to maintain our pace and drive, having strong communication skills that enable you to be a real team player, to provide the finest possible care and provide on-going support to our existing team of highly skilled professionals, all of whom are committed to making a positive difference to our patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Registered ODP, current HCPC registration
- Post-registration qualification in speciality
- Training certification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of change management
- Application of current healthcare issues and healthcare governance
- Application of evidence-based practice
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Private Patient Unit
- Knowledge of Compucare
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in changing environments
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- High level of personal and professional credibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Registered ODP, current HCPC registration
- Post-registration qualification in speciality
- Training certification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of change management
- Application of current healthcare issues and healthcare governance
- Application of evidence-based practice
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Private Patient Unit
- Knowledge of Compucare
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in changing environments
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- High level of personal and professional credibility
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).
