Cardiothoracic Anaesthetic Practitioner

In this anaesthetic practitioner role, you will work clinically within the anaesthetic team, participating in both the cardiothoracic operating theatre and the cardiac angiography suite. We have three operating theatres, two cardiac and one thoracic theatre, which allow for diverse anaesthetic experiences in cardiothoracic anaesthesia. You will receive encouragement and support as you develop your skills and complete your competencies during your supernumerary period. We offer a structured preceptorship and education program to facilitate your participation in our in-house anaesthetic courses, enabling you to develop your skills and complete your competencies. Additionally, there will be opportunities for you to attend study days and the Perioperative Care Course. In this role, you will work clinically within the anaesthetic team, and this position requires a shift pattern that includes an on-call commitment to cover out-of-hours emergency work. As a Registered Perioperative Practitioner, Anaesthetic Nurse, or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), you should be prepared to work in a busy environment, collaborating closely with the anaesthetist to provide high-quality patient care for our cardiothoracic patients undergoing anaesthesia. You will be responsible for preparing the clinical environment and provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist during anaesthetic procedures in accordance with operational policies, helping with the safe transfer and positioning of patients onto the operating table. You will participate in all stages of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. Your duties will include preparing specialised anaesthetic equipment, monitoring and assessing patients, securely managing their airways during anaesthesia, responding to any changes in their condition, and evaluating the effectiveness of the care provided. IV Preparation and administration and ensuring the safe custody and administration of drugs according to Trust policy. Accurate documentation in the Electronic Patient Record (EPR). Report information regarding the care given to patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct. Always maintain patient dignity and confidentiality. You will need a flexible attitude toward working shift patterns including an on-call commitment to respond to cardiothoracic emergency surgery out-of-hours. You will be responsible for providing excellent care for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic procedures as well as procedures in our cardiac angiography suite. You will work alongside your cardiothoracic anaesthetist to care for patients during anaesthetics, preparing and maintaining a safe anaesthetic environment, monitoring, assessing, and responding to changes in the patients condition, your responsibilities include delivering exceptional care, being a clinical role model, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors, adhering to all Trust and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintaining accurate clinical and legal documentation. Additionally, you will collaborate with the multi‑professional team to ensure effective patient care and communication. Qualifications * ODP HCPC Registration or RN NMC Registration, Anaesthetic Experience * Anaesthetic Course * Post Graduation Qualification Relating to Practice * Competent to Preparation and administer Intravenous Medicines * Competent in Arterial and Central Venous Access Management Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles, You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality healthcare we provide and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. J-18808-Ljbffr