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SalaryWe are working with a private hospital, based in the heart of London, who are looking for an Anaesthetic Practitioner to join their Theatre team.
Shift Pattern: Monday to Saturday plus additional shift enhancements for weekend working - various shift patterns available
Their main theatre is a busy and dynamic environment. They have 5 operating suites catering for Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmic, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology.
This role will be specialising in Cardiac only.
You're duties as an Anaesthetic Practitioner will be:
- 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.
- Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner, ensuring the safety of patients, visitors and staff.
- 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.
- Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
As an Anaesthetic Practitioner you will have:
- You must hold a relevant ODP / Anaesthetic Nurse qualification (HCPC / ADULT RGN)
- Post-registration experience within Anaesthetics.
- Ability to deliver high standards of care.
If you are interested in finding out more, then please apply and get in touch!
