Job summary
This is a newly-created training post due to commence employment in March 2024 offering an exciting opportunity for those interested in taking on a new role within the anaesthetic workforce.
The position for a Student Anaesthesia Associate will be for a fixed term of 2 years and 3 months during which time you will be supported through their postgraduate training to complete the MSc Anaesthesia Associate programme and become an Anaesthesia Associate (AA).
Entry requirements
There are two entry pathways for this paid, training role:
- For registered health care practitioners: at least three years' post-qualification work experience in a relevant area and/or an upper second-class honours degree in a health-related subject.
- For new entrants to health care: a biomedical science or biological science background, an upper second-class degree or above and a demonstrable commitment to health care.
The use of qualified Anaesthetic Associates is planned for the future anaesthetic workforce within the Trust.
You must be enthusiastic and keen to learn and must understand the challenges of working in an advanced role as it is being introduced to the department.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be essential, as will valuing the input of clinicians and theatre team colleagues.
Main duties of the job
You will provide anaesthetic services in the pre-, intra- and post-operative setting, assisting with general and regional anaesthesia. Appropriate supervision by a consultant anaesthetist will always be provided.
You will be accountable for their own professional actions whilst working under the supervision of a consultant anaesthetist.
The post will involve out of hours working.
About us
The Anaesthetics department is based at Torbay Hospital, Torquay in South Devon. The anaesthetic department has an excellent track record and reputation as a place for gaining valuable clinical experience and training.
It includes 44 consultants and SAS doctors (which includes 11 critical care consultants).
There are eight Anaesthetic Specialist Registrars on rotation as part of the South West School of Anaesthesia and six core trainees in anaesthesia.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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 programme.
This will include but is not limited to:
- Learning how to deliver anaesthesia both general and regional techniques - monitor and maintain the condition of patients, and conduct the induction and emergence from anaesthesia under the supervision of a consultant anaesthetist.
- 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
- Learning how to undertake pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments.
Service provision is allocated by the administration team to provide a shared cover of weekly duties with already existing team members. Different allocations/lists may require differing levels of supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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 programme.
This will include but is not limited to:
- Learning how to deliver anaesthesia both general and regional techniques - monitor and maintain the condition of patients, and conduct the induction and emergence from anaesthesia under the supervision of a consultant anaesthetist.
- 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
- Learning how to undertake pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments.
Service provision is allocated by the administration team to provide a shared cover of weekly duties with already existing team members. Different allocations/lists may require differing levels of supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered HCP - 3 three years post qualification work experience and/or 2:1 in health related subject or 2:1 in biomedical science
Desirable
- Prescribing qualification
- Postgraduate qualification
Skills
Essential
- Able to travel to various location
- Able to work out of hours
- Understands the RCoA AA guidelines and how this impacts on practice
- Able to work under pressure and in emergency situations
Desirable
- Hold a drivers licence
- Experience in research and critical incident analysis; clinical risk management / clinical governance
- Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives
- Able to work successfully within multi-disciplinary teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Communication
- Demonstrate basic competence in Word. Excel, Powerpoint and the Internet
Desirable
- Theatre experience
- Advanced Life Support Certificate
- IV Cannulation Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered HCP - 3 three years post qualification work experience and/or 2:1 in health related subject or 2:1 in biomedical science
Desirable
- Prescribing qualification
- Postgraduate qualification
Skills
Essential
- Able to travel to various location
- Able to work out of hours
- Understands the RCoA AA guidelines and how this impacts on practice
- Able to work under pressure and in emergency situations
Desirable
- Hold a drivers licence
- Experience in research and critical incident analysis; clinical risk management / clinical governance
- Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives
- Able to work successfully within multi-disciplinary teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Communication
- Demonstrate basic competence in Word. Excel, Powerpoint and the Internet
Desirable
- Theatre experience
- Advanced Life Support Certificate
- IV Cannulation Experience
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).
