Bank Anaesthetic Practitioner (ODP)

Job summary

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Are you an experienced Anaesthetic Practitioner looking for flexible work that fits around your life? Join us as part of our Bank team at Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Gillingham (formerly Will Adams NHS Treatment Centre), where youll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality anaesthetic care across a wide range of procedures.

As a valued member of our multidisciplinary theatre team, youll enjoy the freedom to choose shifts that suit you while still being part of a supportive, friendly and professional environment. Whether youre looking to maintain your skills, gain extra experience, or simply want flexibility alongside other commitments, this role gives you the balance youre looking for.

Main duties of the job

In this dynamic and hands-on role, you will:

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to patients within the anaesthetic environment.
• Prepare and check the anaesthetic room, ensuring all equipment and supplies are safe, available and appropriate for the days theatre lists.
• Assist with receiving patients from the ward and supporting them through their peri-operative journey.
• Work closely with Anaesthetists, Surgeons and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless communication and excellent patient outcomes.
• Administer and document drugs and procedures in line with clinical and organisational policies.
• Support the safe handover of patients to Recovery teams.
• Contribute to maintaining stock levels, reporting equipment issues and participating in stock checks.
• Promote high standards of infection prevention and control within the Anaesthetic department.
• Participate in clinical teaching, supervision and maintaining your own professional development.
• Uphold best practice, clinical governance and patient confidentiality at all times.

Bank shifts give you the opportunity to work flexibly across our theatre schedule, depending on service needs and your availability.

About us

Were seeking proactive, skilled and compassionate clinicians who can thrive in a busy theatre environment.

You will need:

• A recognised Operating Department Practitioner qualification or qualification in Anaesthetic Nursing
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in Anaesthesia and/or Recovery
• Strong understanding of anaesthetic procedures, patient safety and peri-operative care pathways
• Excellent communication skills able to work confidently with patients, clinicians and theatre teams
• Good organisation, time-management and accurate record-keeping skills
• A positive, flexible and collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team
• Confidence to work under pressure while maintaining high clinical standards
• Competence with Microsoft Outlook and basic IT systems

In return;

• An hourly rate of £24
• Working within a friendly and supportive team

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.