Location
London

Hours
Full Time - 24/7 on-call rota

Salary
£50,500 per annum

About the Role
As an Anaesthetic Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with Cath Lab experience, you will provide expert peri-operative anaesthetic care for adult patients undergoing interventional cardiology and radiology procedures in the Angiography Catheterisation Laboratory. Your responsibilities will include delivering skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the Angiography team, participating in the assessment of patient care needs, and implementing and maintaining agreed standards of care. This position is central to maintaining 24/7 Cath Lab anaesthetic cover and upholding Bupa's values of patient-centred, high-quality care. You will deliver skilled assistance to the Anaesthetist during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia, ensuring continuous patient monitoring. The post holder will ensure all equipment, drugs, and documentation are prepared to the highest standards, enabling efficient case flow and exceptional patient experience. You will prepare, check, and operate anaesthetic machines, airway devices, patient monitors, and ventilators, rectifying or escalating faults immediately. Additionally, you will manage, draw up, and administer anaesthetic, sedation, and emergency drugs (including controlled drugs) in accordance with policy. Supporting patient assessment, transfer, positioning, and reassurance before, during, and after procedures is essential, advocating for dignity and comfort. You will adhere strictly to infection prevention, radiation, and health-and-safety protocols, promoting a safe Cath Lab environment. Accurate documentation of all peri-operative care, drug administration, variances, and incidents in line with legal, professional, and organisational requirements is required. Participation in emergency response and resuscitation, providing advanced airway management and life-support interventions, is also part of the role. Contributing to service efficiency by anticipating list requirements, facilitating rapid case turnover, and working flexible shifts/on-call rota is expected. Engage in audit, education, simulation, and quality-improvement initiatives, keeping knowledge current and supporting colleagues' development.

Experience
5 years post-qualification anaesthetic experience, including significant exposure in Cardiac Catheterisation and/or Interventional Radiology suites.

About you
Proven competence in airway management, invasive monitoring, defibrillation, and conscious-sedation techniques. Effective multidisciplinary communication, organisational, and critical-thinking skills. Ability to work flexible early, late, and long-day shifts and participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.

Qualifications
Current UK registration as a Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or Registered Nurse (NMC) with a recognised anaesthetic qualification. Diploma of Higher Education / BSc in Operating Department Practice or Nursing.