Anaesthetic Practitioner - Margate (South East)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£33,043.73 to £40,219.49 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Margate, CT9 4BG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical To participate as members of a multidisciplinary team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care. Demonstrating the ability to competently formulate and deliver care without direct supervision. Carry out daily preparation and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment: anaesthetic machine; difficult airway trolley; video laryngoscope; cardiac arrest trolley and complete the appropriate documentation. Identify and report faults, following local policies. Provide skilled anaesthetic assistance to the Consultant Anaesthetist. Participate, provide support and resuscitation skills as a member of the resuscitation team, if required. Ensure skills are kept up to date. Organise and deliver patient care, and equipment, during inter-department patient transfers. Provide clear and concise handovers. Facilitate patient positioning ensuring to protect pressure areas, completing body maps appropriately. Support the wider theatre team, as required, within your scope of practise. Quality They will ensure that standards are met as per national and local guidelines, including National Frameworks. Is wholly accountable for their practice, in line with the NMC code/HCPC standards, and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve their knowledge and professional standards. To ensure all written documentation is in accordance with Hospital and NMC code/HCPC standards. Adhering to WHO guidelines and maintaining patient safety throughout the peri-operative environment. To report promptly any accidents, incidents, complaints or unplanned occurrences to the Theatre Leads and be competent in using the Datix system of incident reporting. To participate in staff Personal Development Discussions and the identification of personal needs and set and evaluate personal objectives To participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings and discussions when required Adheres to pharmaceutical codes of practice to include preparation, custody, ordering and documentation relating to controlled and prescribed drugs, as professionally qualified to do so, in line with local and national policies. Financial To report any reductions in stock levels, breakages and faulty equipment and to maintain stock. Infection Control To undertake all mandatory and essential training in Infection Prevention and Control. To familiarise themselves with and adhere to current Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to them and their area of work. To communicate any identified infection risks to the Infection Prevention and Control leads and where appropriate report any Healthcare Associated Infections in line with SPHs Incident Reporting Policy Health and Safety You must co-operate with management in discharging its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and take reasonable health and safety precautions for yourself and others and ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. SPH is committed to reducing its impact on the environment by preventing pollution, continually improving its environmental performance which increases the wellbeing of staff and clients. As a member of staff, you are expected to adhere to policies to assist SPHs in meeting its environmental and sustainability target. Work force Participate in the induction and mentorship of junior staff To provide appropriate supervision and direction to staff according to their individual capabilities and known competencies. To maintain accurate and comprehensive communication systems which ensure that staff receive information and instructions in a clear, concise and timely fashion. Technology and Administrative Duties Use of computer software/hardware to input and analyse data/documents as appropriate e.g. audit tools, incident reporting, spreadsheets, ordering systems etc Wellbeing Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing looks at supporting our staff as whole individuals. Staff are asked to be open about wellbeing issues at work and have a responsibility to look after and manage their own health and wellbeing and to be mindful of the health of others. Preventative discussions are encouraged with line managers and staff asked to seek support and advice when mental health or physical health issues start to develop so that support can be accessed. Additional Information Maintaining and improving your knowledge through continued professional development and personal development plan agreed annually with your line manager. You must ensure that you adhere to the SPH guidance in relation to Confidentiality and Information Governance, which includes the collection and sharing of information in relation to staff, patients, relatives, partner organisations and third parties.

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