Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Band 6 Anaesthetic Practitioner to join our dynamic theatre team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality perioperative care, supporting the anaesthetic team, and mentoring junior staff. This role requires excellent clinical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Responsibilities
* Provide skilled anaesthetic assistance for elective and emergency procedures across a wide range of specialties.
* Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the perioperative journey.
* Assist in preparing and maintaining anaesthetic equipment, drugs, and consumables.
* Support the Anaesthetist in airway management and critical interventions.
* Monitor and respond to patient conditions during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia.
Leadership & Management
* Act as a role model, providing clinical supervision, mentorship, and support to junior staff and students.
* Lead by example, promoting high standards of care and adherence to protocols.
* Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and policy development to enhance patient care and theatre efficiency.
* Ensure compliance with infection control, health & safety, and governance policies.
* Assist in planning and coordinating anaesthetic services to meet service demands.
Education & Development
* Facilitate ongoing professional development for self and colleagues through training, education, and reflective practice.
* Support and deliver teaching sessions for junior staff, students, and new starters.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of anaesthetic practices, new technologies, and relevant guidelines.
About the Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest NHS trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year. We bring together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, and champion collaborative working to transform care. We support a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness, and innovation through the introduction of Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider and are advancing our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, and are committed to protecting health and wellbeing.
#J-18808-Ljbffr