Anaesthetic Practitioner

As an anaesthetic practitioner you will work closely with all disciplines to ensure the promotion of high standards for all patients encompassing a variety of specialities.

You will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with direct supervision and will be expected to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff., The post holder will need to be a registered Nurse or ODP, Ensure that the physical environment, including COSHH, conforms to health and safety policies.Check all Anaesthetic equipment prior to the start of an operation, removing all faulty equipment and send it for repair.To ensure that all necessary equipment and anaesthetic requirements are available according to the nature of the procedures to be performed.Ensure that all anaesthetic rooms and theatres must be kept clean, tidy and stocked according to agreed levels, checking all expiry dates. All staff must take part in the stock take process. Remain in theatre and/or anaesthetic room at all times except when requested to carry out other duties, or after notifying the anaesthetist or scrub assistant of their location. Check patients in the waiting bay, confirming that the pre-operative checklist has been completed and that the correct patient is escorted to the designated theatreTo assist patient positioning for surgery, maintaining safety, patient confidentiality and dignity. To ensure
accurate storage and administration of drugs according to the department policy.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.