Anaesthetic PractitionerNHS
Job summary
Interviews for this position will require face-to-face attendance as there will be a practical assessment. We are not able to accommodate requests for alternative dates or remote interviews.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Anaesthetic Practitioner to join our Theatre Department at Kettering General Hospital. Working across a wide range of specialties including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology, Breast, ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and high-quality perioperative care.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, providing expert anaesthetic support and contributing to the smooth running of both elective and emergency services, including participation in the out-of-hours on-call rota. Applicants must be either an HCPC-registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or an NMC-registered Nurse with a recognised post-registration anaesthetic qualification.
We are looking for a dedicated professional with a passion for patient care, strong perioperative knowledge and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. In return, we offer a supportive team, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real difference to the patient experience.
In your supporting statement, please explain which of our values resonates most with you and why. Applications that do not address this may not be considered.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain a safe, welcoming and caring environment in line with NMC/HCPC and CQC standards
- Support patients undergoing surgery and provide high-quality anaesthetic care
- Prepare and check specialist anaesthetic equipment, drugs and airway management devices
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team to support safe patient care and effective patient flow
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised, evidence-based care
- Support the day-to-day running of the department and contribute to service improvement
- Supervise and support junior colleagues and unqualified staff when required, maintaining high standards of care
Job description
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications. Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable Kettering can offer a package to include Pension, Leave, Pay, Flexible working, Reward Scheme, Recognition and Development. Theatres have a dedicated staff education and development team to encourage, support and assist our staff to reach their full potential. We pride ourselves in offering our staff the best development opportunities and welcome all views and ideas through collaborative working. Kettering area offers several market towns and many charming villages, all within easy reach of major cities. The housing market remains competitively priced, offering excellent educational provision and a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities.