Anaesthetic Practitioner

Job Title: Anaesthetic Practitioner

About Us:
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the region, known for its friendly culture and person-centred care. Our trust offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a variety of day case services, including ophthalmology, dental, vascular, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, plastic surgery, and pain management.

About You:
We are looking for an experienced Anaesthetic / Recovery Practitioner to join our team. As a key member of our Operating Theatre department at Leigh Infirmary, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with NMC/AODP Codes of Conduct and promoting safe systems to reduce risks. Your duties will include maintaining and improving the quality of care through evidence-based practice, as well as developing sound clinical skills and competency within your defined field.

Your Key Responsibilities:
• Standard keyboard skills and use of healthcare IT packages such as ORMIS, HIS, etc.
• Promoting safe systems to reduce risks, compliant with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Clinical Governance.
• Demonstrating awareness of legal matters impacting the clinical area.
• Developing sound clinical skills and competency within your defined field.

Requirements:
• Awareness of transferable skills when providing individualised patient care.
• Specialist clinical skills within an appropriate field.
• Basic Computer Skills.

What We Offer:
You will have access to leadership courses, specialist preceptorship, and training programmes. This role provides flexibility with a better work-life balance, allowing you to choose from 5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday. The estimated salary for this position is £32,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you enjoy variety in your job, this role may suit you well due to the diversity of services covered.

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