Senior Theatre Practitioner-Anaesthetics

Location London
Job-type Permanent
Salary £35000 - £39000 per annum
Reference J335113
Date Published over 3 years ago
Senior Theatre Practitioner-Anaesthetics

At TTM Healthcare we are proud to have partnered with one of London's privately owned independent hospitals. This hospital is a large acute facility that offers treatment across wide range of multi-speciality surgical and medical care with the main areas being orthopaedics, gynaecology, gastroenterology and general surgery. They have an available opportunity for a Senior Theatre Practitioner-Anaesthetics to work in the Theatre department of the hospital with excellent experience, skills and knowledge. If you think the position is right for you, let's talk.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The overall responsibility within this role is to assist the anaesthetist in the administration of anaesthetic during surgery, and tasks include the preparation of equipment, monitoring the patient's condition, and reaction to instructions from the anaesthetist.


CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting into the Theatre manager you will be responsible for planning and delivering appropriate care to patients on the ward. You will work to ensure that policies and procedures relating to the administration of blood and blood products are followed. Part of your day to day will involve maintaining a sterile environment within the theatre at all time and ensuring efficient supervision of staff. Working with the team you will ensure that patients comfort. Dignity and privacy are maintained at all times. As a senior member of the team you will have the ability to take the lead in an emergency situation and be responsible for ensure that any incidents/accidents are appropriately recorded and reported in a timely manner.


EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Nursing Degree
NMC Registration
Anaesthetic Qualification or extensive UK experience working in anaesthetics


REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need to:

• Have a relevant anaesthetic nurse qualification( or extensive UK based experience in anaesthetics) or operating department practitioner/ODP qualification.
• Experience of working in orthopaedics, colorectal and heptabillary would be desirable
• As a senior member of the team you will have experience of mentoring staff and ideally be ALS trained.
• Have an innate attention to detail with a strong ability to work well under pressure.
• Adapt easily to situations and be a good communicator within a team. Computer competency would also be a vital part of the role.


REWARDS:

You will enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual leave entitlement
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Counselling Service
• Subsidised Meals

DETAILS:
Location:London
Job-Type:Permanent
Salary:£35,000-£39,000

CONTACT:

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TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.