Anaesthetic Practitioner | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

OverviewWe are excited to announce that there is now an opportunity for you to join our Anaesthetic Practitioner Team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. This post is particularly suitable for:Newly qualified practitionersCurrent Band 5s looking for a new opportunity to expand their skills at an exciting London hospitalFor more information about our team, please review the 'About Our Team' document attached to this advert.Unfortunately we can only recruit individuals who have (or are about to complete) an ODP degree or an anaesthetic course. If you are a nurse interested in a career change to anaesthetics you will usually need to gain some experience in Theatres as a Scrub or Recovery Nurse first, and then complete an anaesthetic course.We will be required to work across our 14 Theatres + 4 procedural areas that we perform anaesthesia in. You will also be required to respond to 2222 calls and, as you become more experienced and senior, you may be asked to act as the 'Anaesthetic Coordinator'. Shifts will be varied and will involve working nights and weekends. Day shifts start at 08:00 and Night shifts start at 20:00.Our Trust has 5 \'PROUD\' values which we should incorporate into our practice:Putting patients firstResponsive to patients and staffOpen and honestUnfailingly kindDetermined to developIn addition to these our Anaesthetic Practitioner Team have three key pillars at our core:CommunicationExcellenceSustainabilityThese Trust values and Team pillars should resonate with staff, who should be able to reflect on how easy these have been to adhere to, and feedback if there is difficulty.Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England\'s top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us \'Good\' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and \'Outstanding\' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.Anaesthesia-specific ResponsibilitiesPrepare the anaesthetic room/area, in a timely manner, in line with national and local guidelinesFacilitate the delivery of safe surgery, in line with national pathways – such as NatSSIPs2 and GPASReceive patients in a welcoming manner and undertake the pre-anaesthesia and WHO checksWork alongside the anaesthetists to provide high-quality care to patients and escalate any concerns in a timely mannerBe able to anticipate the needs of the patient and the wider teamEnsure the list runs smoothly and actively work to minimise delaysProvide clinical advice to junior anaesthetists, when soughtBe knowledgeable and proficient in managing anaesthetic emergenciesMaintain IV cannulation skills, for the widest patient age range you canClinicalMaintain professional registration and do not act in a way that could jeopardise thisMaintain competence, via CPD and rotation, to work in all clinical areasCommunicate well with the MDT to advocate for patients within the clinical setting, across all three stages of a patient\'s perioperative journeyAssess, plan, implement and evaluate the care given to patients during the perioperative periodEnsure controlled drugs are managed and recorded in line with national and local proceduresEnsure all consumables and equipment are stored in a safe, secure and appropriate manner; whilst considering their availability for emergency situationsActively seek training in any, and all, pieces of equipment required for the role, ensuring their usage is in line with guidelinesPromote a safe working environment by adhering to relevant local and national Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, Information Governance and Safeguarding policies and proceduresEnsure clinical practice is current and evidence-basedMaintain competence in all required equipment, ensuring each piece is properly used and maintained in line with Trust policyEnsure accurate and comprehensive documentation is done so in line with local and national policies and proceduresOrder, store, administer and discard drugs in line with Trust Medicines Policy.LeadershipAct as an appropriate role modelProvide current, evidence-based clinical advice to junior staff, as requiredAct as a mentor/assessor to students and other learners in the departmentAssist with the delivery of induction, orientation and supervision of junior colleaguesAssist in the development and implementation of local policies and proceduresWork with colleagues to collect and disseminate data based on local and national quality indicatorsPromote a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment for your colleagues, to the best of your abilities.ProfessionalAct in accordance with the Trust PROUD values and reflect on times when adherence to these has been suboptimalAct in accordance with all HCPC/NMC standardsEnsure compliance with Uniform Policy and ensure you have a welcoming demeanour, especially when public-facingUndertake yearly PDR/appraisals and actively seek out regular one to ones throughout the yearEnsure, as a minimum, that mandatory training is kept up to date in a timely manner and that professional CPD requirements are upheldRead and respond to work-related emails in a timely mannerMaintain the ability to escalate concerns effectively and appropriately, as requiredUnderstand own limitations and be able to recognise, and manage, stress within yourselfUnderstand the financial and environmental cost of undertaking your duties, and seek to minimise these where possible, in consultation with senior colleaguesKeep track of own learning and ensure continuously seeking out new opportunitiesEnsure that incidents are managed and reported effectively and in a timely mannerEnsure good communication skills are utilised and maintainedBe accountable for your actions and inactionsActively participate in team meetingsMaintain professional standards and sensibilities when acting outside your normal scope of practice in extreme scenarios, i.e.. Major incidents or pandemicsTreat others with respect and dignity, even when their values conflict with your ownRecognise that all people are different and require an individualised approach (whether staff, patient or visitor) and any action, or inaction, that undermines Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity principles must be challenged in a timely and professional manner.GeneralBe receptive to changeHave a sound support network to help endure sometimes difficult, traumatic and emotive environments and situationsSupport colleagues to improve their mental well-being and resilienceUndertake a full range of shifts, including nights and weekends.This is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr