Anaesthetic Practitioner

Job overview

Band 5 Anaesthetic Practitioners (ODP or RGN)- Operating Theatres

Applicants must be working in the UK and registered with the HCPC/NMC. Others will not be shortlisted if failing to meet this criteria

We are looking for hardworking, Band 5 anaesthetic practitioners to join our Theatres  team at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. This may suit Third year students looking for their first Registered substantive role or Band 5's (ODPs or Nurses with an Anaesthetic  looking for a change of scenery and to expand their horizons.

Theatres is an exciting, fast- paced department, with patient  care at the heart of all we do.

If you are a current Band 5 ODP or anaesthetic nurse, or an ODP student qualifying in 2024, we'd love for you to join our team.

Please note that this vacancy is only open to applicants currently residing in the UK

Main duties of the job

ODPs and anaesthetic nurses are an integral part of the Theatre's team, assisting the anaesthetist with all types of anaesthetics for a range of surgical specialties.

At the L&D, we undertake gynaecology, urology, ENT & Maxillo-facial, general surgery, colorectal and upper GI, Bariatrics, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, and emergency surgery, as well as supporting external areas such as A&E resus, ECT suite, MRI and CT. We will also be undertaking Major vascular surgery in our new Acute Services block so we are looking for staff with major vascular experience.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Competent in anaesthetic practice- working autonomously with no supervision required (except for those newly qualified)

• Providing skilled Anaesthetic assistance to the Anaesthetist
• Checking anaesthetic machines & controlled drugs
• Being able to operate a wide range of equipment and use with related consumables
• use a variety of Theatre checklists and check/complete related documentation correctly
• Cleaning and stocking of anaesthetic rooms
• Safe administration of IV fluids
• Safe checking in of patients
• Calm, professional manner
• Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Reporting any concerns to line manager