Anaesthetics Practitioner

**Job Description**:
Anaesthetics Practitioner - Bank

Cromwell Hospital, SW5 0TU (5 mins walk from Earls Court underground or 7 mins walk from Gloucester Road underground.)

BANK

£26.52 per hour Monday - Friday day

£32.12 per hour Monday - Friday nights and Saturday days

£35.68 per hour Sunday and Bank Holiday

Role Overview

Your role as a Theatre Practitioner Anaesthetics is to be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team, and to participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care.

Our main adult theatre is a busy and dynamic environment, setting the benchmark for clinical excellence. We have 5 operating suites catering for Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmic, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology. We work with surgeons who are the best in their specialities carrying out simple to the more complex surgeries.

What you'll do:

- Provide assistance to the consultants during all surgical procedures whether under local/regional/sedation/general anaesthetic.
- Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.
- Prepare patients for clinical / operative procedures and provide immediate post-operative care.
- Participate in the delegation and supervision of junior grades, unqualified and less experienced staff.
- Work with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team following local protocols and standards.
- Create and maintain legible and accurate records of care in accordance with Bupa and the Cromwell Hospitals' local policies and procedures.
- Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.

What we're looking for:

- Qualification of RN - 1ST level Registration Adult and/or Children or a Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies / ODP Level 3 NVQ / ODA 752.
- Ability to prioritise work/people.
- Enthusiasm to learn.
- Supportive, approachable and flexible.

As a Clinician at Bupa, our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients each and every day.

We have belief in you to do what's right for our patients and in return we'll support you to develop your career so you can not only grow at Bupa but thrive.

Why Bupa?

Our benefits are driven by what matters to our people. It's important to us that these benefits support a work-life balance that keeps people healthy, both mentally and physically. As a Bank Anaesthetic Practitioner, you'll be eligible for:

- Weekly pay for bank shifts
- Shift enhancements for nights and weekend working
- A friendly supportive working culture with established Nursing teams
- Opportunity to work within the renowned Cromwell hospital and our top consultants
- Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop
- Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme

Diversity and Inclusion

Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa. We'll make sure you are treated fairly regardless of disability or circumstance. That's why we're happy to offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Whether you've found your feet or are discovering a new path.

Welcome to a place that celebrates you.

This isn't where you've been.

This is where you're going.

This is what we have belief in.

Time Type:
Full time