Bank Anaesthetic Practitioner - Band 5 Theatres

Job summary

We are looking to recruit passionate and dynamic Bank Anaesthetic Theatre Practitioners to join our friendly team across Theatres at Cheltenham General and Gloucester Royal Hospitals.

Our two theatre suites comprise of ten theatres covering a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, Gynae Elective and Oncology, Urology, Upper GI, Colorectal, Breast and Minor Vascular. We also provide anaesthetic cover for two Ophthalmology theatres and outlying anaesthetic service areas of the hospital. Although CGH is predominantly an elective site, we offer out of hours emergency cover for urology, including urology and ophthalmology paediatric patients.

Being a part of our bank team will be an exciting opportunity . We are looking to enhance our team with Bank Workers who are enthusiastic to learn advanced skills in preparation for increased theatre activity, using the latest advances in innovative surgery.

Please note, applications will only be considered from registered ODP's or registered Nurses with an approved UK anaesthetic qualification and relavant significant experience.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as part of the perioperative multidisciplinary theatre team delivering exceptional care for patients attending for their surgery. The post holder will be a HCPC registered ODP or NMC registered nurse with an anaesthetic qualification who will assess, plan, implement and evaluate high quality, safe and compassionate care for patients in the perioperative setting, providing specialist assistance to the anaesthetist.

This care will be facilitated utilising evidence-based perioperative standards, trust policies as well as local and national guidelines (e.g. NICE, NatSSIPS).

Your role will include the preparation of a wide range of specialist equipment, including anaesthetic machines, intravenous and airway equipment. During the surgical procedure the anaesthetic practitioner will also provide essential support between the surgical team and other parts of the operating theatre and hospital. The anaesthetic practitioner will be responsible for the preparation and safe transfer of the patient to the Critical Care or Recovery area. The job role will require the applicant to work within a range of settings and specialities, and cross-site working may be required on occasion.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a dynamic approach to their workload and have commitment, drive and enthusiasm.

About us

Cheltenham General and Orthopaedic Theatres have a well-established, kind and compassionate team with a culture that is supportive for learning and development. We are continually striving to improve the standard and quality of care we deliver to our patients and always open to new ideas and innovative thinking.

Working as part of our temporary staff bank which offers a flexible way of working, with a variety of working patterns.

As a member of the Gloucestershire Hospitals Bank you will:Gain experience of supporting/providing services within a large Trust.Have access to a diverse range of roles and opportunities to gain more experience.

Have the flexibility to work hours that suit you.

Be part of a local team that supports your career aspirations and provides full training and development free of charge.

Priority booking over Agency Workers.

Friendly, Onsite Bank Team, 7 days per week.

Ability to book Bank shifts from home.

Have access to a number of benefits, including the NHS pension scheme.

Access to staff support services and staff discount benefits.