Anaesthetic Practitioner
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19.97 to £31.95 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
Summary
To act as patient advocate and to maintain high standards of patient care, appropriate to the age of the patient, where relevant and ensuring that patient objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to patient care. To assess plan deliver and evaluate individualised patient centred care and provide support and advice to other staff as appropriate To receive patients and their relatives in accordance with recognised policies and ensure that they are kept informed of treatment and progress. To arrange the care of patients property, in accordance with Unit policies and within the limitations of hospital responsibilities. To liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that all treatments are correctly carried out in accordance with given policy. Demonstrate an awareness of resources and cost-effective measures in planning care. Implement the role of the perioperative practitioner in minimising the health and safety risk to patients, visitors and all members of staff. Identify the criteria for good practice in minimising the risk of infection within the guidelines of the Infection Control Policy. Have an understanding of Infection Prevention and use of Standard Precautions following Trust Infection Prevention policies. Provides skilled assistance in one or more core areas- scrub, anaesthetics and recovery duties to the level of core competencies. With appropriate experience and training, work flexibly across specialities. Trust Values All staff are expected to strive to make the Trust values what we do to inspire, develop and support every one of us to live our values, every patient, every colleague, every day. Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of: These values are about us all helping each other to deliver great patient experience more consistently involving people who use our services, their families, carers, staff, and partners in continuing to improve the experience people have using and delivering our services With appropriate experience and training, lead and delegate work within a team of staff, recognising and utilising members of the teams skills effectively through appropriate work assignment, decision-making authority, and responsibility. To maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and care. To co-ordinate the requirements and take part in the transfer of patients to other departments within the Trust. To participate in the ordering, checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Trust Policies. To inform the person in charge of any untoward incidents, complaints or problems affecting staff/ patients/ relatives and visitors and complete adverse event reporting. To adhere to the NMC/ HCPC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. To act as a positive role model, demonstrating sound clinical judgement whilst giving advice to other professionals within their own scope of practice. Ensure all medical equipment and devices are well maintained and ready for use at all times, reporting any faults or potential hazards to senior staff and arranging for replacements as necessary, ensuring decontamination procedures are followed. To actively contribute to ideas for enhancing patient care using evidence-based practice Actively respond to emergencies or untoward situations in the workplace. To help create an environment that is conducive with learning and development.