Job summary
The Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner has a strong knowledge and experience in anaesthetics with an excellent understanding of the perioperative needs of patients and customers, and a wide knowledge of anaesthetic practices and procedures.
You must be organised, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of supervising a multi-disciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care across a varied caseload.
You must be motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for high quality patient care, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Working as a Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner you will be required to function effectively as a leader of the peri-operative team to ensure the provision of an efficient and high quality surgical service.
Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment, as well as promoting, maintaining and monitoring standards in accordance with the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC and CQC.
Evidence of leading teams, engagement in recruitment and retention activities and supervising students / supporting programmes of learning would be an advantage
Main duties of the job
As a senior anaesthetic practitioner, you will be responsible for helping and offering support for patients undergoing surgery. You will prepare a wide range of specialist equipment and drugs, including anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment and devices that safely secure the patient's airway during anaesthesia.
You will also be responsible for planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without direct supervision, and expected to supervise qualified and unqualified staff
In the absence of the Lead Practitioner you will have continuing responsibility for the management of the Theatre and Anaesthesia department, including the deployment of staff and the use of equipment and resources.
You will devise, implement and assess individualised care plans for a wide and diverse patient group, and promoting best evidence-based practice. You will supervise and support members of the anaesthetic team ensuring that all staff are able to provide the highest standard of care.
In addition you must have:
HCPC/NMC registered ODP or Nurse (with appropriate and accredited post-graduate anaesthetic module/course)
Extensive knowledge of patient care / needs in the theatre environment
Extensive experience in anaesthetics
Evidence of leading a team within a clinical environment
Proven experience of managing change within a clinical setting
A recognised mentor qualification and experience of supporting learners would be advantageous.
About us
University College Hospital is a major Teaching Hospital and Research Centre with state of the art facilities. Our operating theatre is a busy and dynamic environment setting the benchmark for clinical excellence.
We have 27 operating rooms under UCH Theatres & Anesthesia Division which covers different specialties ranging from General surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Bariatrics and upper GI surgery, Colorectal, Gynaecology, Urology, Oncology, Paediatrics, ENT, Maxillo Facial, Vascular and Plastic/ Breast surgery and Robotic Surgery. In addition, we also provide anaesthesia support in outlying areas such as endoscopy unit, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, brachytherapy and interventional radiology.
Our new operating theatre complex in Grafton Way Building is now open which caters to elective orthopaedic and ENT and oral surgeries. Further career opportunities will be available with the opening of our Proton Beam Therapy centre.
We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities exist to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programme.
Opportunities are available to rotate in all areas within the Division areas such as Main Theatres, Day Surgery Unit, Macmillan Cancer Centre, Grafton Way Building and EGA Obstetric Theatres with the support of a dedicated Senior Clinical Practice Facilitator.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work according to the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse (or key worker) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:
- Protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients
- Assessment of care and health education needs
- Development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient
- Protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients acting as their advocate when necessary within the multi-disciplinary team.
- To take charge of the ward/department/specific theatre in the absence of
- Lead Theatre Practitioner following performance review against the agreed KSF outline and progression through the first gateway
- To provide support to the Band 7 Lead Theatre Practitioners in managing specific specialist theatres and to supervise and teaching staff and learners whilst ensuring the delivery of safe and high quality care
- To participate in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate and teachand act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to junior nurses and others.
- To deliver care to patients during the perioperative period. Including anaesthetic, intraoperative (scrub & circulating) and post -operative recovery.
- The assessment of care and health education needs.
- The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.
- To develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the department and provide high level of specialist clinical leadership.
- To promote and participate in the implementation of the UCLH Nursing & Midwifery strategy and work towards achieving the Trust Top 10
- Reviewing nursing practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice.
- Developing and implementing Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives.
- To promote and maintain effective communication.
- To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation)
Please see attached JD and person spec for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work according to the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse (or key worker) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:
- Protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients
- Assessment of care and health education needs
- Development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient
- Protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients acting as their advocate when necessary within the multi-disciplinary team.
- To take charge of the ward/department/specific theatre in the absence of
- Lead Theatre Practitioner following performance review against the agreed KSF outline and progression through the first gateway
- To provide support to the Band 7 Lead Theatre Practitioners in managing specific specialist theatres and to supervise and teaching staff and learners whilst ensuring the delivery of safe and high quality care
- To participate in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate and teachand act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to junior nurses and others.
- To deliver care to patients during the perioperative period. Including anaesthetic, intraoperative (scrub & circulating) and post -operative recovery.
- The assessment of care and health education needs.
- The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.
- To develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the department and provide high level of specialist clinical leadership.
- To promote and participate in the implementation of the UCLH Nursing & Midwifery strategy and work towards achieving the Trust Top 10
- Reviewing nursing practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice.
- Developing and implementing Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives.
- To promote and maintain effective communication.
- To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation)
Please see attached JD and person spec for more details
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- c. Relevant Teaching course (FO)**
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurses one year's post-registration experience in a peri-operative environment
Communication
Essential
- a. Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
- b. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- c. Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- d. Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal & People Development
Essential
- a. Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- b. Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator
- c. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- d. Reflective in Practice
Health, Safety And Security
Essential
- a. Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others (SO)*
- b. Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security (FO)**
Quality
Essential
- a. Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
Provision of care
Essential
- a. Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
People management
Essential
- a. Takes charge of ward in absence of senior staff
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- c. Relevant Teaching course (FO)**
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurses one year's post-registration experience in a peri-operative environment
Communication
Essential
- a. Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
- b. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- c. Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- d. Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal & People Development
Essential
- a. Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- b. Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator
- c. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- d. Reflective in Practice
Health, Safety And Security
Essential
- a. Monitors and maintains health, safety and security of self and others (SO)*
- b. Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security (FO)**
Quality
Essential
- a. Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
Provision of care
Essential
- a. Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
People management
Essential
- a. Takes charge of ward in absence of senior staff
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).
