Scrub/ Anaesthetic

We are looking for Theatre Anaesthetic & Recovery Practitioners - Registered Nurses with the Anaesthetic course or Operating Department Practitioners to join the Obstetrics and Gynae team based in Preston we welcome experienced and newly qualified individuals alike and offer a supportive and nurturing environment where individual contribution is recognised. If so your next position may be waiting for you at The Sharoe Green Unit Lancashire Teachings Hospitals Trust.


We specialise in providing high quality care to patients undergoing Obstetric, benign Gynaecology and Gynae Oncology procedures. We work closely with a wider range of specialties such as Urology, Colorectal, Plastics, and Vascular which enables us to provide highly specialised care to Oncology patients. We seek committed and flexible individuals who have outstanding clinical skills, effective communication and organisational skills. You will display enthusiasm and have a genuine interest in Women's Health.


You must have an qualification in Anaesthetics or ODP training
In return our commitment to you is to offer support, development and opportunities in an inclusive environment. Great learning opportunities to enable all staff to fulfil their potential
post-qualification development opportunities including ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Core People Management.

Coaching and Mentoring Apprenticeship


Salary sacrifice scheme - childcare, electronics and cars
A generous annual leave provision
NHS pension
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.


You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.


You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Develop and continually update clinical skills in line with Local and National standards andrecommendations for practice
Demonstrate competent practice in the role of Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner by achieving a national recognised qualification (ODP, Anaesthetic)
Adheres to policies and procedures and adapts to evidence based changes to practice
Maintain basic scrub skills for ODPs
Support and provide patient educationand health promotion
Ensures environment is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff and students
Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
Participate in own continual professional development and that of junior staff and students within the department
Coordinate student learning opportunities and provide pastoral support.
Experience within the anaesthetic practitioner role
Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to practice
Registered nurse / ODP with current NMC/ HCPC registration
Post registration Anaesthetic course if not an ODP
Evidence of CPD ( experienced band 5 's)

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Preston Hospital