Overview
A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Requirements
* You must have a valid UK HCPC PN REGISTRATION OR NMC PIN REGISTRATION with post graduate UK recognised anaesthetic qualification to apply for this role or you will not be moved to the shortlisting stage.
Responsibilities
* Stock rotation and ordering.
* Preparation and organisation of anaesthetic clinical area.
* Preparation of anaesthetic equipment.
* Checking and administering blood products and fluids.
* Assist the anaesthetist in the clinical area.
* Supporting the team and being an effective team player.
* Maintain patients’ confidentiality and dignity.
* Ensure Trust policies and guidelines for correct ordering, storage and use of all drugs are adhered to.
* Ensure that Trust policies and guidelines for correct clinical practices are followed.
* Be aware of Risk Management and Clinical Governance and the implications this has on clinical practice.
* Ensure the theatre staff and multidisciplinary team are aware of policies and procedures relating to Fire, Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection control.
* Report to Team Leader and/or Theatre Manager any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints as soon as possible, including completion of the relevant documentation and dispatch to the appropriate department.
Working pattern
* Shifts: three long days a week (Monday to Sunday) or three night shifts per week, with a four-week template.
* There may be a mixture of nights and days and rotational opportunities to develop/maintain skills.
* Role includes anaesthetic practice across multiple surgical specialities and coverage of outlying areas such as the cardiac catheter lab; rotate on emergency bleep for cardiac arrests, trauma calls and airway interventions.
What we offer
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
* Exciting times with a new hospital planned for Watford and theatre updates at St Albans City Hospital.
* Participation in our award-winning virtual hospital and evolving digital healthcare initiatives.
* Staff wellbeing and development are priorities; emphasis on innovation to improve clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
* Our vision: Excellent patient care, together. Values: empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.
Qualifications
* We welcome both nurses with a post graduate anaesthetic qualification and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs).
* Essential: Operating Department Practitioner qualification or post reg qualification in Anaesthetics.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within theatre teams and autonomously.
Additional information
* www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
* Disability or long-term health condition support: westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
* Armed Forces Community acknowledgement on application if applicable.
* Advert may close early due to volume of applicants.
* If you do not hear back within 3 weeks, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025
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