Anaesthetic Practitioner

Clinical & Professional Role

• To be competent in all aspects of anaesthetic technique and procedures.
• To work as a skilled member of the theatre team, and be responsible for the assessment of care given to patients within the operating theatre and other areas where an anaesthetic service is required.
• To maintain accurate clinical observation of the patient’s condition and alert medical staff when required.
• To take responsibility in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of allocated resources within anaesthetics.
• With regards to patient safety, to effectively communicate the accurately recorded data within the Theatre/Anaesthetic multidisciplinary team, updating and revising care as appropriate.
• To supervise the work of junior and unqualified colleagues in the assessment of patients and advise appropriately, providing specialist knowledge in assessing and interpreting acute conditions.

• Part 1 Registered NMC Nurse or an Operating Department Practitioner with experience of working in Orthopaedics 
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
• Effective computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service.
• Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues.
• Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure.