The post holder would be expected to provide anaesthetic services and specialist skills to patients requiring anaesthesia, respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and/or other emergency, life-sustaining services within anaesthesia and the wider theatre and critical care environments.
You will be appointed to the Northern Care Alliance which encompasses Salford, Bury, Rochdale, and Oldham Care Organisations.
When working at Rochdale, AAs would primarily undertake 2:1 lists across a range of specialities including but not limited to general, gynaecology, urology, and orthopaedics. Lists at Oldham and Salford will support trauma and emergency services as well as elective work. There is an established team of 7 AAs based at Salford Care Org, who would be able to support and mentor new colleagues.
Salford and Oldham theatres will provide exposure to a wide range of acute surgical patients, where AAs perform a valuable role in maintaining safety and efficiency. Bury is our main elective orthopaedic site. There will be an expectation to work across more than one site, discussed and agreed on appointment.
The qualified AAs would be expected to support and inform the training of trainee AAs and act as role models. This role modelling will include embedding a new AA team, demonstrating the capabilities of AAs, with the support of senior AAs and anaesthetists.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To work as a member of the anaesthetic team.
2. To work competently under appropriate supervision.
3. Pre-operative assessment of patients.
4. Collect and evaluate patient information.
5. Preparation of environment for anaesthesia.
6. Implementation of anaesthetic care plan under appropriate supervision.
7. Insertion of peripheral cannula.
8. Induction and reversal of anaesthesia under the direct supervision of an anaesthetist.
9. Maintenance of anaesthesia.
10. Positioning of patients.
11. Administration of medicines/fluids.
12. Postoperative assessment.
13. Documentation of care.
These would be expected to be the minimum level of competency of a qualified AA. Those with additional experience and skills may carry out additional roles as appropriate. At all times the AA is expected to work within their level of competency and supervision appropriate to that level.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.
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