Careers

Reports to: Theatre Manager
Location: North Bristol Private Hospital
Job Type: Bank
Wage: £26.77ph + 12.07% holiday allowance = £30.00ph

About Us

North Bristol Private Hospital is a CQC-regulated facility providing world-class surgical and patient care. Our purpose-built hospital features a fully equipped operating theatre, minor operations suite, outpatient facilities, and a three-bed inpatient ward. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional, patient-centred care in a supportive and professional environment.

Main Purpose of the Job

• To provide safe, effective, and high-quality care to patients throughout the anaesthetic and recovery phases of the perioperative journey.
• To work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe practice and optimal patient outcomes.
• To maintain compliance with CQC fundamental standards, hospital policies, and professional codes of conduct.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Anaesthetic Duties

• Provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist during the administration of anaesthesia.
• Prepare, check, and maintain anaesthetic equipment, drugs, and monitoring devices in line with hospital and national safety standards.
• Support patients throughout the anaesthetic process, offering reassurance and maintaining dignity.
• Monitor and record patients’ vital signs during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia.

Recovery Duties

• Provide safe and effective post-anaesthetic care in the recovery area.
• Monitor patients’ airway, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness, pain, and wound sites.
• Recognise and respond to clinical emergencies, escalating concerns to senior staff or the anaesthetist immediately.
• Ensure patients are safely transferred and handed over to ward staff or discharged in line with policy.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and raise concerns where necessary.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legible clinical documentation.
• Ensure stock of anaesthetic and recovery equipment is maintained, reporting shortages or faults promptly.
• Report incidents, near misses, or concerns in line with hospital governance procedures.
• Support infection prevention and control measures in anaesthetic and recovery areas.
• Participate in audits, training, and service improvement initiatives.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Adhere to the hospital’s Safeguarding Adults and Children Policy.
• Recognise and report safeguarding concerns in line with statutory and hospital guidance.
• Attend safeguarding training and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
• Act in the best interests of patients and service users in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and Children Act 1989/2004.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Follow all infection prevention and control policies.
• Ensure effective decontamination and cleaning of anaesthetic and recovery areas.
• Comply with CQC standards and national guidance relating to infection control.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Current NMC registration (RGN) or HCPC registration (ODP).
• Post-registration experience in anaesthetics and/or recovery.
• Knowledge of anaesthetic equipment, airway management, and recovery protocols.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in cosmetic or private healthcare settings.
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

Job Type: Bank
Rate: Dependant on experience
Hours: Flexible, bank shifts
Parking: Free on-site parking

Note: This job description may be amended in line with service needs and CQC requirements. Any changes will be discussed and confirmed in writing.