• Job Description

  Req#: C9387-25-0857?language=en&page=56&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you an experienced Anaesthetic Practitioner? Or are you a registered nurse with a passion for patient recovery?

  Do you want to work at one of the most established Dental Hospitals in the UK?

  Bristol Dental Hospital is a Centre of Excellence providing routine and specialist clinical dental services for the South-West. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and investing in the development of our staff, we are seeking dedicated anaesthetic and recovery ODP's or experienced Registered Nurses (Recovery) to work in our theatre from Monday to Friday.

  (Registered nurses may apply for an anaesthetic post with a relevant anaesthetic qualification)

  You can choose from either full time or part time positions across our Paediatric Day Case Theatre unit. No weekends, no on call and no bank holidays!

  Our team is passionate about 'getting it right' for our patients and families/carers so are looking forenthusiastic and motivated staff to join us who will demonstrate a similar sensitive, empathetic andholistic approach.

  You will work within the Paediatric Day Case Theatre Unit, within the Dental Hospital. This department provides general anaesthesia for children up to the age of 16yrs undergoing dental treatment. Within your role, you will continue to gain knowledge and develop your skills across oral surgery, complex care and general dentistry services for children.

  Main duties of the job

  Anaesthetic Practitioner role:Assist in the provision of care to patients undergoing general anaesthesia throughout their theatre journey as directed and supported by the team leader.

  o Working collaboratively with the anaesthetist and MDT providing all anaesthetic equipment required for the theatre listo Completing pre-op safety checks, preparing drugs, monitoring patient observations, patient positioning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based patient care and completion of documentation.o Offer support to children and their families/carers via clear communication ensuring any additional specific needs are met.

  Recovery Role:Recovery of patients in the immediate post operative period. Working autonomously to monitor andassess the patient, using ABCDE approach, through to discharge.

  o Receive handover from anaesthetist, ensure airway is patent, removal of airway devices, ensure haemostasis, administer analgesics as required, share post operative instructions with families/carers/translators, book review appointments.o Assess, implement and evaluate evidence-based patient care, complete documentation, and patient discharge.o Strong communication skills are required to ensure families are supported, and leave with full understanding of the procedure and post op care instructions.

  About us

  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  387-S6237-GB

  Job locations

  Bristol Dental Hospital

  Lower Maudlin Street

  Bristol

  BS1 2LY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of caring for sick children in a variety of settings - this could be as a student

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in the perioperative environment
  • Experience of taking charge of an individual theatre

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse level 8 or C or C+G 752/ NVQ level 3 Operating Department Practitioner/ Dip HE in Operating Room Practice

  Desirable

  • Relevant post registration course
  • Training Qualification or equivalent experience

  Skills / Abilities / Aptitudes

  Essential

  • Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
  • Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
  • Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training
  • Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages
  • Self-motivated
  • A team player
  • Recognition of own limits
  • Flexible working practices to support the service
  • Able to work on feet for long periods
  • Resilient with an awareness that the role can be stressful and emotional at times

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of caring for sick children in a variety of settings - this could be as a student

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in the perioperative environment
  • Experience of taking charge of an individual theatre

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse level 8 or C or C+G 752/ NVQ level 3 Operating Department Practitioner/ Dip HE in Operating Room Practice

  Desirable

  • Relevant post registration course
  • Training Qualification or equivalent experience

  Skills / Abilities / Aptitudes

  Essential

  • Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
  • Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
  • Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training
  • Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages
  • Self-motivated
  • A team player
  • Recognition of own limits
  • Flexible working practices to support the service
  • Able to work on feet for long periods
  • Resilient with an awareness that the role can be stressful and emotional at times

  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

  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

  Address

  Bristol Dental Hospital

  Lower Maudlin Street

  Bristol

  BS1 2LY

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

  Address

  Bristol Dental Hospital

  Lower Maudlin Street

  Bristol

  BS1 2LY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhbw.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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