Anaesthetic Practitioner

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this. Job Overview Are you an Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with an anaesthetic qualification looking for a new challenge? At Bristol NHS Foundation Trust we currently have 34 theatres in the Brunel Building, with a further 4 theatres in the new Bristol Surgical Centre. The theatres are supported by 84 medirooms and 4 traditional PACU facilities. We are a Major Trauma Centre, covering a range of specialties including Plastics & Breast, Urology, General, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Metabolic & GI, Elective Orthopaedic, Neuro & Spinal, Vascular, Interventional Radiology, Emergency & Trauma. We are a well-established team with excellent support structures to facilitate your career progression. We Can Offer

• Online interviews
• Full time or part time hours
• Engagement from the Perioperative Education Team
• Clinical support
• Ongoing education and training from our Practice Facilitators
• Wellbeing support Suitable candidates need to be either Newly Qualified ODPs, experienced Registered ODP or Registered Nurses with a post basic Anaesthetic Nursing qualification. Main duties of the job The Successful Candidate Will
• Participate in all aspects of clinical operating department work, and provide a high standard of patient care and safety in accordance with the North Bristol NHS Trust philosophy and objectives, policies and legal requirements
• Deputise for the Team Leader when required/experience allows
• Be involved in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and work within a flexible team structure involving a multi- disciplinary team Working for our organisation Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert.
• Be competent in all aspects of anaesthetic technique and procedures.
• Work as a skilled member of the perioperative 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.
• Run theatre lists both efficiently and competently following policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of allocated resources within anaesthetics, including assisting with the planning of daily allocation of team members.
• Be responsible for the care and maintenance of all anaesthetic equipment and consumable goods within your designated area. This responsibility will extend to all areas of the anaesthetic service and to inform the appropriate person of any stock/equipment requirements.
• Take appropriate action in regards to faulty equipment as per Trust policy and participate in the ordering and training of new equipment
• Ensure that the department is at all times clean and organised with sufficient supplies and equipment which are correctly cleaned, in working order and correctly stored.
• Supervise the work of junior and unqualified colleagues in the assessment of patients and advise appropriately, providing specialist knowledge in assessing and interpreting acute and other patients conditions.
• Take responsibility for personal and professional development, to be responsible for attending mandatory training sessions and to ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Support Theatre Manager in developing and reviewing policies and standards for the safe use of equipment and substances hazardous to health in the department
• Have an understanding of scrub and circulating roles and to understand the responsibilities in these roles. Person specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential criteria
• Registered ODP or Registered Nurse with recognised post graduate anaesthetic qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable criteria
• Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration, general evidence of supporting learners Work Experience Essential criteria
• Experience as a Registered Nurse (with anaesthetic qualification) or ODP across a range of surgical specialties
• Evidence of having completed training for extended roles, i.e. IV drug administration, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation pump training. Desirable criteria
• Experience as a Anaesthetic Practitioner within an acute perioperative environment Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential criteria
• Effective communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to contribute to team development
• 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 We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
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