Anaesthetic Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Anaesthesia-specific

Prepare the anaesthetic room/area, in a timely manner, in line with national and local guidelines

Facilitate the delivery of safe surgery, in line with national pathways such as NatSSIPs2 and GPAS

Receive patients in a welcoming manner and undertake the pre-anaesthesia and WHO checks

Work alongside the anaesthetists to provide high-quality care to patients and escalate any concerns in a timely manner

Be able to anticipate the needs of the patient and the wider team

Ensure the list runs smoothly and actively work to minimise delays

Provide clinical advice to junior anaesthetists, when sought

Be knowledgeable and proficient in managing anaesthetic emergencies

Maintain IV cannulation skills, for the widest patient age range you can.

Maintain professional registration and do not act in a way that could jeopardise this

Maintain competence, via CPD and rotation, to work in all clinical areas

Communicate well with the MDT to advocate for patients within the clinical setting, across all three stages of a patients perioperative journey

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care given to patients during the perioperative period

Ensure controlled drugs are managed and recorded in line with national and local procedures

Ensure all consumables and equipment are stored in a safe, secure and appropriate manner; whilst considering their availability for emergency situations

Actively seek training in any, and all, pieces of equipment required for the role, ensuring their usage is in line with guidelines

Promote a safe working environment by adhering to relevant local and national Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, Information Governance and Safeguarding policies and procedures

Ensure clinical practice is current and evidence-based

Maintain competence in all required equipment, ensuring each piece is properly used and maintained in line with Trust policy

Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation is done so in line with local and national policies and procedures

Order, store, administer and discard drugs in line with Trust Medicines Policy.

Act as an appropriate role model

Provide current, evidence-based clinical advice to junior staff, as required

Act as a mentor/assessor to students and other learners in the department

Assist with the delivery of induction, orientation and supervision of junior colleagues

Assist in the development and implementation of local policies and procedures

Work with colleagues to collect and disseminate data based on local and national quality indicators

Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment for your colleagues, to the best of your abilities.

Act in accordance with the Trust PROUD values and reflect on times when adherence to these has been suboptimal

Act in accordance with all HCPC/NMC standards

Ensure compliance with Uniform Policy and ensure you have a welcoming demeanour, especially when public-facing

Undertake yearly PDR/appraisals and actively seek out regular one to ones throughout the year

Ensure, as a minimum, that mandatory training is kept up to date in a timely manner and that professional CPD requirements are upheld

Read and respond to work-related emails in a timely manner

Maintain the ability to escalate concerns effectively and appropriately, as required

Understand own limitations and be able to recognise, and manage, stress within yourself

Understand the financial and environmental cost of undertaking your duties, and seek to minimise these where possible, in consultation with senior colleagues

Keep track of own learning and ensure continuously seeking out new opportunities

Ensure that incidents are managed and reported effectively and in a timely manner

Ensure good communication skills are utilised and maintained

Be accountable for your actions and inactions

Actively participate in team meetings

Maintain professional standards and sensibilities when acting outside your normal scope of practice in extreme scenarios, i.e.. Major incidents or pandemics

Treat others with respect and dignity, even when their values conflict with your own

Recognise that all people are different and require an individualised approach (whether staff, patient or visitor) and any action, or inaction, that undermines Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity principles must be challenged in a timely and professional manner.

Be receptive to change

Have a sound support network to help endure sometimes difficult, traumatic and emotive environments and situations

Support colleagues to improve their mental well-being and resilience

Undertake a full range of shifts, including nights and weekends.

This is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Current HCPC/NMC registration
• Completion of a recognised anaesthetic course
• Enthusiastic and proactive about own professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship/SSSA

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience working/learning within a theatre setting
• Experienced in reflective practice
• Experienced in identifying, and managing, stress within themselves

Desirable

• Experience working/learning within obstetric, paediatric and adult theatre settings
• Experience supervising junior staff and/or students

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Good computer literacy skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well independently and within a multi-cultural multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Ability to lead, motivate and empower others

Personal qualities

Desirable

• An interest in sustainability
• Understands how stress impacts you personally
• Committed to self-improvement
• Ability to promote the social wellbeing of the team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)