Job summary
Student AAs will work to qualify with an MSc in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Science with UCL during this two-year post.
Student AAs are expected to progress through the 2-year AA training programme, in a blended-learning model. Gaining practical skills, knowledge, expertise and experience in the clinical environment and expanding their knowledge and understanding academically using the online learning platform provided by UCL as a base for their studies.
Students are expected to undertake self-directed learning, be proactive and be flexible regarding the scheduling of tutorials.
Student AAs will be working in acute care settings where patients are vulnerable and potentially completely dependent on the anaesthetic team for their care. The nature of the working environment and responsibility involved needs to be fully appreciated by potential candidates.
To facilitate learning and meet training requirements Students must be able to frequently travel to multiple sites: UCLH, Guys & St Tomas's Hospital, The Royal Free Hospital.
To facilitate learning and meet training requirements Students must be able to frequently travel to, multiple sites.
Students will be expected to attend training and examinations provided by UCL or/and at the Royal College of Anaesthetists, London. This will require access to a vehicle or the ability to utilise public transport to facilitate this. These external visits will normally be less than once a month.
Main duties of the job
The role of Anaesthesia Associate is evolving. The Royal College of Anaesthetists and Association of Anaesthetists have guidelines for what a newly qualified Anaesthesia Associate may do. However individual Trusts may train AA's in additional roles and competences. The expectation is that upon qualification Anaesthesia Associates will be able to:
- Work as a member of the anaesthetic team.
- Work competently under appropriate supervision.
- Perform pre-operative assessment of patients.
- Ensure the safely and readiness of the environment for anaesthesia.
- Implement an anaesthetic care plan under appropriate supervision.
- Perform a variety of practical skills necessary for provision of anaesthesia, including IV access and intubation. Perform induction and reversal of anaesthesia under the direct supervision of an anaesthetist.
- Safely manage maintenance of anaesthesia.
- Safely position patients.
- Administer medicines/fluids.
- Conduct postoperative assessment.
- Contemporaneously document the provision of care.
Those with additional experience and skills, may carry out additional roles as appropriate. At all times the AA is expected to work within their level of competency and supervision appropriate to that level.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. In July 2004, we were one of the first NHS trusts to achieve Foundation Trust status.
We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Job description
Job responsibilities
All posts are being recruited to through a centralised recruitment process, and candidates will be given the option to be considered for one or more locations, should they wish. Candidates therefore only need toapply onceandshould notsubmit multiple applications to all positions.
Assessments for this role will take place on W/B Monday 14 November 2022 and interviews will take place on W/B Monday 21 November 2022. Please ensure you are available on these dates, you will only be required for a maximum of two days during this period.
Please note that within London there are Anaesthesia Associate Student posts being advertised by Royal Free London Foundation Trust, University College Hospitals London NHS Foundation Trust and Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder 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. This will include, but is not limited to:
- Learning how to deliver anaesthesia, monitor and maintain the condition of patients, and conduct the induction and emergence from anaesthesia under the supervision of a consultant anaesthetist or anaesthesia associate.
- 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 or anaesthesia associate.
- Learning how to undertake pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments.
For those applying from the healthcare professions route, you must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All posts are being recruited to through a centralised recruitment process, and candidates will be given the option to be considered for one or more locations, should they wish. Candidates therefore only need toapply onceandshould notsubmit multiple applications to all positions.
Assessments for this role will take place on W/B Monday 14 November 2022 and interviews will take place on W/B Monday 21 November 2022. Please ensure you are available on these dates, you will only be required for a maximum of two days during this period.
Please note that within London there are Anaesthesia Associate Student posts being advertised by Royal Free London Foundation Trust, University College Hospitals London NHS Foundation Trust and Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder 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. This will include, but is not limited to:
- Learning how to deliver anaesthesia, monitor and maintain the condition of patients, and conduct the induction and emergence from anaesthesia under the supervision of a consultant anaesthetist or anaesthesia associate.
- 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 or anaesthesia associate.
- Learning how to undertake pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments.
For those applying from the healthcare professions route, you must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Three years relevant post qualification experience in healthcare OR 2:1 or 1st BSc in biomedical or life science field.
- Successful completion of a numeracy assessment
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of team working
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a team.
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with people in an empathetic manner
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in research or academic activities
- Willingness to work with electronic patient records (EPR) & any future EHRS.
Health, Safety And Security
Essential
- Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
- Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security
Service Improvement
Essential
- Able to develop and deliver evidence-based care
- Support the Surgical Safety agenda
Quality
Essential
- Understands importance of and own role in Clinical Governance and risk management
- Prioritises own workload
- Acts on own initiative and problem-solves utilising resources available
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
- Committed to providing safe, effective and timely patient-centred care
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual
- Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice
Specific requirements
Essential
- Can act as an ambassador for the Anaesthesia Associate role
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Three years relevant post qualification experience in healthcare OR 2:1 or 1st BSc in biomedical or life science field.
- Successful completion of a numeracy assessment
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of team working
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a team.
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with people in an empathetic manner
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in research or academic activities
- Willingness to work with electronic patient records (EPR) & any future EHRS.
Health, Safety And Security
Essential
- Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others
- Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security
Service Improvement
Essential
- Able to develop and deliver evidence-based care
- Support the Surgical Safety agenda
Quality
Essential
- Understands importance of and own role in Clinical Governance and risk management
- Prioritises own workload
- Acts on own initiative and problem-solves utilising resources available
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
- Committed to providing safe, effective and timely patient-centred care
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual
- Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice
Specific requirements
Essential
- Can act as an ambassador for the Anaesthesia Associate role
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).
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).
