Band 6 Anesthetic practitioner

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Anesthetic practitioner with a recognised post graduate anesthetic nursing qualification or ODP qualification to join our dynamic anesthetic team at Queens Hospital BHRUT. You must have extensive anesthetic experience in various specialties in the perioperative field to become the successful candidate. This is a permanent post in Main Theatres. The department operates 24/7 365 days a year including bank holidays.

We have 16 operating theatres with various specialities including Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, ENT, Trauma, Gynaecology, Maxillo Facial, Pain and Obstetrics and work across two sites Queens Hospital and King Georges Hospital. You will be committed to clinical excellence, with effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. You should have a flexible approach to working hours.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

To provide integrated clinical leadership to a team of Anesthetic Practitioners nurses within the department in order to care for patients in the Operating Theatre environment to the highest possible standard and to develop practice with support from the Anesthetic Team Leader.

To assume responsibility for the operational management of staff and resources in the absence of the Team Leader, taking a lead in a specific aspect of operational management in the Theatre setting.

To act as a role model and create an environment that promotes excellence in Theatre practice and empowers staff to develop high levels of clinical skills and autonomy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Rachna Srivastava Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.