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Recovery and Anaesthetics Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Recovery and Anaesthetics Practitioner to join a busy perioperative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a registered professional with experience in anaesthetics and post-operative recovery to contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Working across anaesthetic and recovery areas, you will assess, monitor and care for patients before, during and immediately after surgical procedures. You will support the anaesthetic practitioner and wider theatre team, prepare equipment and clinical environments, and ensure all required drugs, devices and documentation are available and appropriately maintained.
In the recovery setting, you will receive patients from theatre and provide close observation and management throughout their immediate post-operative recovery. Responsibilities will include monitoring airway, breathing, circulation, pain, nausea and level of consciousness; recognising and responding promptly to deterioration; administering medicines within your scope of practice; and ensuring safe transfer to the appropriate ward or discharge area.
You will work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, operating department practitioners, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Maintaining accurate records, following infection prevention procedures, participating in clinical audits and contributing to a positive learning environment will also be key aspects of the role. You may be required to support emergency and out-of-hours activity, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Applicants must hold current registration with the relevant professional body and have recent experience in anaesthetics, post-anaesthetic care or a comparable critical care environment. You should have a sound understanding of airway management, patient assessment, resuscitation, medicines management and perioperative safety. Relevant training in Immediate Life Support or Advanced Life Support is desirable.
We are looking for a calm, organised and adaptable practitioner who can make sound decisions under pressure while treating every patient with dignity and respect. In return, you will receive opportunities for continuing professional development, structured support and the chance to develop your expertise within a specialist clinical team.
