Lead Anaesthetics Practitioner

Lead Anaesthetics Practitioner Position: Lead Anaesthetics Practitioner Location: London Pay: up to £56,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits and paid enhancements Hours: Full time – Flexible working pattern Contract: Permanent MediTalent is seeking a skilled Lead Anaesthetics Practitioner to join a prestigious healthcare provider at their state-of-the-art private hospital in London. This role involves leading a well-established team within the Theatre Anaesthetics department, offering a diverse range of specialist services and ensuring a dynamic caseload. Key Responsibilities: Department Management: Oversee the anaesthetic department and theatre portering service. Ensure smooth and effective operation of the department. Patient Care: Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality pre, peri, and post-operative care. Manage resources effectively to support patient care and ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. Clinical Standards and Team Collaboration: Ensure that nursing care adheres to high clinical standards. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care. Professional Accountability: Adhere to the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) or HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) Code of Professional Conduct. The Ideal Candidate: * Experience: Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in an operating theatre setting with proven clinical reasoning skills across a varied patient case mix. * Qualifications: ILS (Immediate Life Support) or ALS (Advanced Life Support) qualification. Registered practitioner with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) or HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council). * Specific Experience: Previous experience in an Anaesthetic role is required. * Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage a multi-functional team effectively. Benefits: * 26 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 31 days + bank holidays) * Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance upon passing probation * Lifestyle and wellness benefits with Perkbox upon passing the 3-month probationary period. * Pension scheme - with 3% employer contributions. * Workplace nursery benefit. * Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes upon passing probation. Please apply with your CV or you can call/text Jade on (phone number removed) for more information