As a Band 5 Anaesthetic Nurse, your primary responsibility is to ensure maximum patient safety, precise airway control, and seamless clinical support to the anaesthetist before, during, and immediately following surgical procedures.
Anaesthetic Workstation & Machine Mastery
Performing comprehensive pre-use safety checks on advanced anaesthetic workstations and machines, including brands such as Dräger, GE Healthcare, Mindray, and Datex-Ohmeda (vaporizers, ventilators, breathing circuits, oxygen failure alarms, and scavenging systems).
Demonstrating equal clinical versatility in supporting anaesthetic administration without automated machine reliance—utilizing manual bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation, portable emergency oxygen delivery systems, peripheral nerve block equipment, spinal/epidural trays, and total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) target-controlled infusion pumps.
Airway Management & Anaesthetic Administration Support
Assisting the Consultant Anaesthetist during general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia (spinal, epidural, brachial plexus blocks), local anaesthesia, and conscious sedation across elective and emergency surgical procedures.
Executing skilled clinical support during Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI), difficult airway encounters, and emergency surgical airway management.
Preparing, calculating, and double-checking critical intravenous anaesthetic agents, muscle relaxants, analgesics, vasopressors, antiemetics, and emergency resuscitation drugs in accordance with NMC guidelines and NHS Trust medicines management policies.
Intraoperative Patient Monitoring & Specialty Support
Applying invasive and non-invasive physiological monitoring equipment, including ECG, NIBP, pulse oximetry, capnography (EtCO2), arterial line transducers, central venous pressure (CVP) lines, and Bispectral Index (BIS) depth-of-anaesthesia monitors.
Managing patient positioning safely to prevent nerve injury and pressure ulcers while respecting patient dignity and comfort.
Completing accurate intraoperative documentation, WHO Surgical Safety Checklists (Sign In, Time Out, Sign Out), and handover records for Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery staff.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
Professional Registration: Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Adult Nurse (RNA / Level 1 Nurse) with a recognized Anaesthetic Module qualification (e.g., ENB 182/183 or university-accredited Anaesthetic Course) OR registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
Clinical Experience: Minimum of 6–12 months post-qualification experience within NHS Operating Theatres as an Anaesthetic Nurse supporting general, orthopaedic, trauma, obstetrics, gynaecology, urology, ENT, ophthalmic, or vascular lists.
Clinical Competence: Proven expertise in airway management, emergency resuscitation protocols, invasive monitoring setup, and pharmacological safety.
Compliance Standards
Valid Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate registered on the Update Service.
Full occupational health clearance, including immunity against Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tuberculosis, and Varicella.
Two satisfactory professional clinical references covering the last 3 years of nursing practice.
Why Choose Evolve Staffing Ltd?
Shift Flexibility: Total control over your work schedule—choose full-time, part-time, day, night, or weekend shifts.
Bristol NHS Trust Access: Access consistent shifts across major NHS hospital sites in Bristol and the wider South West region.
Dedicated Support: Fast-track onboarding supported by an experienced recruitment consultant.
Weekly Payroll: Fast and reliable weekly payroll processed through PAYE or approved Umbrella providers.
Professional Development: Assistance with revalidation, free mandatory training modules, and continuous professional development (CPD) support.
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