Location
Chelsea and Westminster NHS Hospital, London

Hours
Full range of shifts including nights and weekends

Salary
£31,049 per annum

About the Role
As an Anaesthetic Practitioner at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a vital role in facilitating the delivery of safe surgery in line with national pathways such as NatSSIPs2 and GPAS. You will prepare the anaesthetic room and equipment in a timely manner according to national and local guidelines, receive patients warmly, and undertake pre-anaesthesia and WHO checks. Working closely with anaesthetists, you will provide high-quality care, anticipate the needs of patients and the wider team, and actively work to minimise delays to ensure smooth theatre lists.

You will be responsible for maintaining IV cannulation skills across a wide patient age range and be proficient in managing anaesthetic emergencies. Your role includes managing controlled drugs and consumables safely and securely, ensuring all equipment is used and maintained according to Trust policies. You will promote a safe working environment by adhering to Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, Information Governance, and Safeguarding policies.

In addition to clinical duties, you will act as a mentor and assessor to students and junior staff, assist with inductions and orientation, and contribute to the development and implementation of local policies. You will support a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment and uphold the Trust’s PROUD values in all aspects of your work.

This role requires excellent communication skills to advocate for patients throughout their perioperative journey and to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. You will maintain professional registration, engage in continuous professional development, and ensure compliance with all relevant standards and policies. You will also be expected to manage stress effectively, understand the financial and environmental impact of your duties, and participate actively in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

This position demands flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care in a dynamic clinical environment.

Experience
- Experience working in anaesthetic or perioperative environments is desirable but not explicitly stated.
- Ability to maintain IV cannulation skills and manage anaesthetic emergencies.
- Experience in mentoring, assessing, and supporting junior staff and students is advantageous.

About you
- Professional, compassionate, and patient-focused with a welcoming demeanour.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to advocate for patients and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to anticipate needs and work proactively to minimise delays.
- Resilient and able to manage stress in challenging and emotive clinical situations.
- Committed to continuous professional development and maintaining professional registration.
- Supportive of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity principles and able to challenge any behaviour that undermines these.
- Willingness to undertake a full range of shifts including nights and weekends.
- Able to act as a positive role model and promote a supportive working environment.

Qualifications
- Must maintain professional registration (HCPC/NMC as applicable).
- Commitment to keeping mandatory training and CPD up to date.
- Understanding of and compliance with Trust policies including Medicines Policy, Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety, and Safeguarding.
- Ability to work within Trust PROUD values and professional standards.
- Willingness to undertake training on all relevant equipment and procedures as required.