• Job Description

  Req#: C9289-PC-32?language=en&page=37&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We 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 practitioners
  • Current Band 5's looking for a new opportunity to expand their skills at an exciting London hospital

  For more information about our team, please review the 'About Our Team' document attached to this advert.

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  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.

  Main duties of the job

  You 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 first
  • Responsive to patients and staff
  • Open and honest
  • Unfailingly kind
  • Determined to develop

  In addition to these our Anaesthetic Practitioner Team have three key pillars at our core:

  • Communication
  • Excellence
  • Sustainability

  These 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.

  About us

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  22 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £35,964 to £43,780 a year Incl HCAs

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  289-PC-32

  Job locations

  Chelsea and Westminster NHS Hospital

  369 Fulham Road

  London

  SW10 9NH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Anaesthesia-specific

  Prepare the anaesthetic room/area, in a timely manner, in line with national and local guidelines

  Facilitate the delivery of safe surgery, in line with national pathways such as NatSSIPs2 and GPAS

  Receive patients in a welcoming manner and undertake the pre-anaesthesia and WHO checks

  Work alongside the anaesthetists to provide high-quality care to patients and escalate any concerns in a timely manner

  Be able to anticipate the needs of the patient and the wider team

  Ensure the list runs smoothly and actively work to minimise delays

  Provide clinical advice to junior anaesthetists, when sought

  Be knowledgeable and proficient in managing anaesthetic emergencies

  Maintain IV cannulation skills, for the widest patient age range you can.

  Clinical

  Maintain professional registration and do not act in a way that could jeopardise this

  Maintain competence, via CPD and rotation, to work in all clinical areas

  Communicate well with the MDT to advocate for patients within the clinical setting, across all three stages of a patients perioperative journey

  Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care given to patients during the perioperative period

  Ensure controlled drugs are managed and recorded in line with national and local procedures

  Ensure all consumables and equipment are stored in a safe, secure and appropriate manner; whilst considering their availability for emergency situations

  Actively seek training in any, and all, pieces of equipment required for the role, ensuring their usage is in line with guidelines

  Promote a safe working environment by adhering to relevant local and national Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, Information Governance and Safeguarding policies and procedures

  Ensure clinical practice is current and evidence-based

  Maintain competence in all required equipment, ensuring each piece is properly used and maintained in line with Trust policy

  Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation is done so in line with local and national policies and procedures

  Order, store, administer and discard drugs in line with Trust Medicines Policy.

  Leadership

  Act as an appropriate role model

  Provide current, evidence-based clinical advice to junior staff, as required

  Act as a mentor/assessor to students and other learners in the department

  Assist with the delivery of induction, orientation and supervision of junior colleagues

  Assist in the development and implementation of local policies and procedures

  Work with colleagues to collect and disseminate data based on local and national quality indicators

  Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment for your colleagues, to the best of your abilities.

  Professional

  Act in accordance with the Trust PROUD values and reflect on times when adherence to these has been suboptimal

  Act in accordance with all HCPC/NMC standards

  Ensure compliance with Uniform Policy and ensure you have a welcoming demeanour, especially when public-facing

  Undertake yearly PDR/appraisals and actively seek out regular one to ones throughout the year

  Ensure, as a minimum, that mandatory training is kept up to date in a timely manner and that professional CPD requirements are upheld

  Read and respond to work-related emails in a timely manner

  Maintain the ability to escalate concerns effectively and appropriately, as required

  Understand own limitations and be able to recognise, and manage, stress within yourself

  Understand the financial and environmental cost of undertaking your duties, and seek to minimise these where possible, in consultation with senior colleagues

  Keep track of own learning and ensure continuously seeking out new opportunities

  Ensure that incidents are managed and reported effectively and in a timely manner

  Ensure good communication skills are utilised and maintained

  Be accountable for your actions and inactions

  Actively participate in team meetings

  Maintain professional standards and sensibilities when acting outside your normal scope of practice in extreme scenarios, i.e.. Major incidents or pandemics

  Treat others with respect and dignity, even when their values conflict with your own

  Recognise 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.

  General

  Be receptive to change

  Have a sound support network to help endure sometimes difficult, traumatic and emotive environments and situations

  Support colleagues to improve their mental well-being and resilience

  Undertake 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.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Anaesthesia-specific

  Prepare the anaesthetic room/area, in a timely manner, in line with national and local guidelines

  Facilitate the delivery of safe surgery, in line with national pathways such as NatSSIPs2 and GPAS

  Receive patients in a welcoming manner and undertake the pre-anaesthesia and WHO checks

  Work alongside the anaesthetists to provide high-quality care to patients and escalate any concerns in a timely manner

  Be able to anticipate the needs of the patient and the wider team

  Ensure the list runs smoothly and actively work to minimise delays

  Provide clinical advice to junior anaesthetists, when sought

  Be knowledgeable and proficient in managing anaesthetic emergencies

  Maintain IV cannulation skills, for the widest patient age range you can.

  Clinical

  Maintain professional registration and do not act in a way that could jeopardise this

  Maintain competence, via CPD and rotation, to work in all clinical areas

  Communicate well with the MDT to advocate for patients within the clinical setting, across all three stages of a patients perioperative journey

  Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care given to patients during the perioperative period

  Ensure controlled drugs are managed and recorded in line with national and local procedures

  Ensure all consumables and equipment are stored in a safe, secure and appropriate manner; whilst considering their availability for emergency situations

  Actively seek training in any, and all, pieces of equipment required for the role, ensuring their usage is in line with guidelines

  Promote a safe working environment by adhering to relevant local and national Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, Information Governance and Safeguarding policies and procedures

  Ensure clinical practice is current and evidence-based

  Maintain competence in all required equipment, ensuring each piece is properly used and maintained in line with Trust policy

  Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation is done so in line with local and national policies and procedures

  Order, store, administer and discard drugs in line with Trust Medicines Policy.

  Leadership

  Act as an appropriate role model

  Provide current, evidence-based clinical advice to junior staff, as required

  Act as a mentor/assessor to students and other learners in the department

  Assist with the delivery of induction, orientation and supervision of junior colleagues

  Assist in the development and implementation of local policies and procedures

  Work with colleagues to collect and disseminate data based on local and national quality indicators

  Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment for your colleagues, to the best of your abilities.

  Professional

  Act in accordance with the Trust PROUD values and reflect on times when adherence to these has been suboptimal

  Act in accordance with all HCPC/NMC standards

  Ensure compliance with Uniform Policy and ensure you have a welcoming demeanour, especially when public-facing

  Undertake yearly PDR/appraisals and actively seek out regular one to ones throughout the year

  Ensure, as a minimum, that mandatory training is kept up to date in a timely manner and that professional CPD requirements are upheld

  Read and respond to work-related emails in a timely manner

  Maintain the ability to escalate concerns effectively and appropriately, as required

  Understand own limitations and be able to recognise, and manage, stress within yourself

  Understand the financial and environmental cost of undertaking your duties, and seek to minimise these where possible, in consultation with senior colleagues

  Keep track of own learning and ensure continuously seeking out new opportunities

  Ensure that incidents are managed and reported effectively and in a timely manner

  Ensure good communication skills are utilised and maintained

  Be accountable for your actions and inactions

  Actively participate in team meetings

  Maintain professional standards and sensibilities when acting outside your normal scope of practice in extreme scenarios, i.e.. Major incidents or pandemics

  Treat others with respect and dignity, even when their values conflict with your own

  Recognise 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.

  General

  Be receptive to change

  Have a sound support network to help endure sometimes difficult, traumatic and emotive environments and situations

  Support colleagues to improve their mental well-being and resilience

  Undertake 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.

  Person Specification

  Education and qualifications

  Essential

  • Current HCPC/NMC registration
  • Completion of a recognised anaesthetic course
  • Enthusiastic and proactive about own professional development

  Desirable

  • Mentorship/SSSA

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant clinical experience working/learning within a theatre setting
  • Experienced in reflective practice
  • Experienced in identifying, and managing, stress within themselves

  Desirable

  • Experience working/learning within obstetric, paediatric and adult theatre settings
  • Experience supervising junior staff and/or students

  Skills and knowledge

  Essential

  • Good computer literacy skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work well independently and within a multi-cultural multi-disciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Ability to lead, motivate and empower others

  Personal qualities

  Desirable

  • An interest in sustainability
  • Understands how stress impacts you personally
  • Committed to self-improvement
  • Ability to promote the social wellbeing of the team

  Person Specification

  Education and qualifications

  Essential

  • Current HCPC/NMC registration
  • Completion of a recognised anaesthetic course
  • Enthusiastic and proactive about own professional development

  Desirable

  • Mentorship/SSSA

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant clinical experience working/learning within a theatre setting
  • Experienced in reflective practice
  • Experienced in identifying, and managing, stress within themselves

  Desirable

  • Experience working/learning within obstetric, paediatric and adult theatre settings
  • Experience supervising junior staff and/or students

  Skills and knowledge

  Essential

  • Good computer literacy skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work well independently and within a multi-cultural multi-disciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Ability to lead, motivate and empower others

  Personal qualities

  Desirable

  • An interest in sustainability
  • Understands how stress impacts you personally
  • Committed to self-improvement
  • Ability to promote the social wellbeing of the team

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Chelsea and Westminster NHS Hospital

  369 Fulham Road

  London

  SW10 9NH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Chelsea and Westminster NHS Hospital

  369 Fulham Road

  London

  SW10 9NH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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