Anaesthetic Nurse

Location London
Discipline: Theatres
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000
Contact name: Jessica Macklin

Contact email: j.macklin@t2healthcare.com
Published: over 2 years ago

​​Are you looking for progression within your next role?

If so, our client is recruiting for an Anaesthetic Nurse to join their State-of-the-art Hospital in Central London, who specialise in over 100 specialties. They are looking for an Anaesthetic Nurse, to join their team.

The hospital is currently undergoing expansion works which will result in 4 new state-of-the-art theatres.

Main Responsibilities:

  • To adhere to the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

  • Maintain the highest standards of individualised nursing/ODP care according to Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines.

  • Liaise with colleagues to ensure continuity of clinical practice.

  • Providing assistance to the surgeon/anaesthetist/nursing/ODP colleagues as required.

  • Acting as a member of the anaesthetic team.

  • Co-operating with appropriate theatre staff to ensure correct positioning of the patient for the operative procedure.

  • Co-operating with appropriate staff to ensure prompt collection and dispatch of specimens.

  • Checking, witnessing and administering controlled drugs.

  • Co-operating with appropriate departmental and ward staff in sending for patients to the operating department and returning patients to their wards.

  • Participating in pre and postoperative visits when required.

  • The post holder will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of how to use equipment safely and effectively.

  • Promote adherence to and fully engage with the WHO Checklist and 5 Steps to Safer Surgery.

Requirements:

  • 1st level Registered General Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

  • Further relevant professional studies

  • Post-reg Educational Qualification (i.e. Mentorship)

  • Relevant degree level studies

  • Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area/sphere of responsibilities

  • Experience of working in the independent sector

  • Ability to organise and manage day-to-day departmental activities and the activities of a large multidisciplinary team within this.

  • Communication skills – able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.

Benefits:

  • Pension Scheme.

  • Life Assurance.

  • Good value restaurant at Weymouth Street Hospital.

  • Cycle to work scheme.

  • Season ticket loan.

  • Employee discount at our health facilities.

  • Annual leave.

  • Annual summer and Christmas parties.

  • Career development.

  • Refer a friend scheme.

The Clinic is in walking distance of; Baker Street, Regent’s Park, Great Portland Street and Bond Street and is surrounded by a variety of shops and restaurants.

If this opportunity sounds like it would be the perfect fit for you then please apply and we will do the rest!