Lead Anaesthetics & Resuscitation Practitioner – Brand New Private Hospital
£50,000 DOE + Competitive Company Benefits
Oxford
Full-Time/ Permanent - 40 Hours
Want to be a key part in the opening and success of a BRAND NEW and state of the art hospital?
Compass Associates are proud to have exclusively partnered with Welbeck Health Partners for the opening of their brand-new hospital, boasting 12 specialties equipped with the latest technology and world-renowned consultants dedicated to delivering the best patient experience.
Capitalising on the success of their London flagship hospital, their new site will offer a wide range of medical diagnostic and same-day minimally invasive services, including heart health, lung health, digestive health, ENT, endoscopy, and neurology.
This is a very exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to help to shape a growing, but established healthcare organisation.
Welbeck Health Partners was founded by leading healthcare specialists from the UK and USA who shared a clear vision: to deliver better care and redefine what a healthcare organisation can be.
Welbeck’s unique partnership model empowers clinicians to share in the success of the group while fostering a collaborative environment. It provides a framework for consistent patient pathways, quality assurance across partners, and smooth cross-referrals between specialties.
Joining Welbeck means becoming part of a growing network of high-quality clinics and world-leading healthcare professionals. Welbeck are committed to creating a supportive, values-driven environment where their people can thrive. The company invests in its people, providing ongoing professional development, clear career progression, and the resources needed to excel.
If you’re looking to be part of a purpose-led organisation that is shaping the future of healthcare while fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and shared success, we’d love to hear from you.
What is in it for you?
- *Generous Annual Bonus Scheme*
- Paid for park and ride
- Great work-life balance
- Professional registration paid for annually
- Personal Development Plan
- 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- Eye Care
- Annual Flu Vaccines
- Private Pension
- Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- AND a range of policies supporting health and wellbeing
Responsibilities:
The Lead– Anaesthetics & Resuscitation is a senior clinical role focused on delivering expert anaesthetic support across the full range of day-case procedures at Welbeck Oxford. The post holder is also the Hospital lead for resuscitation, overseeing emergency preparedness, equipment readiness, and staff training.
Anaesthetic Practice
- Assist consultant anaesthetists across all day-case procedures, including general anaesthesia, regional, and sedation techniques
- Prepare, check, and maintain all anaesthetic equipment and consumables before each list in line with AAGBI/RCoA guidelines
- Perform Level 2 anaesthesia machine checks and maintain accurate service records
- Support airway management including intubation, LMA, RSI, and difficult airway scenarios
- Set up monitoring equipment including arterial lines, CVP lines, and nerve block equipment
- Prepare and label anaesthetic drugs under consultant direction, following controlled drug protocols
- Assist with regional anaesthesia including spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks
- Monitor the patient throughout the anaesthetic phase and escalate concerns promptly
- Complete accurate, timely documentation of the anaesthetic episode
- Hand over patients safely to the recovery team at the end of each procedure
- Maintain patient dignity and provide reassurance throughout
- Adhere to HCPC professional standards and Welbeck clinical policies at all times
Resuscitation Lead Responsibilities
- Act as the designated Resuscitation Lead for the Hospital, in line with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines
- Audit and maintain all resuscitation equipment including crash trolleys, defibrillators, and emergency airway equipment
- Coordinate and deliver ILS and BLS training for theatre staff, ensuring mandatory competencies are met
- Keep accurate records of staff training, competency dates, and renewals
- Liaise with external providers to ensure ALS access for relevant staff
- Lead debriefs following any resuscitation event and ensure learning is documented and shared
- Review and update emergency action cards and resuscitation SOPs in line with current guidance
- Ensure emergency equipment (difficult airway trolley, MH kit, anaphylaxis pack) is checked and in date
- Lead simulated emergency drills to maintain staff preparedness
- Respond as first clinical responder to intra-operative emergencies including cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, and MH
Leadership & Management
- Cover for the Theatre Manager/Team Leader when required, reporting to the Clinical Manager
- Supervise, mentor, and develop junior ODPs and theatre staff, focusing on anaesthetic and emergency skills
- Manage team rostering and annual leave
- Induct new anaesthetists and theatre staff, covering emergency equipment and protocols
- Coordinate mandatory training including ILS, BLS, and anaesthetic equipment competencies
Operational & Equipment
- Manage stock and supply of anaesthetic drugs and pharmacy items, including controlled drug compliance
- Monitor and order medical gases, ensuring cylinder levels and pipeline integrity are maintained
- Coordinate servicing and planned maintenance of anaesthetic and resuscitation equipment
- Support sourcing of new and replacement equipment through materials management
- Use supplies economically while maintaining patient safety standard
Governance & Quality
- Ensure anaesthetic and resuscitation audits are completed on time, including crash trolley checks and drug records
- Investigate incidents and ensure learning outcomes are actioned and recorded
- Maintain safety checklists and upload documentation to SharePoint
- Contribute to quality improvement and performance review activities
- Document all clinical activity accurately and in a timely manner
Working closely with consultant anaesthetists and the surgical team, the post holder acts as a clinical role model and covers for the Theatre Manager when required.
What can you bring?
Essential Skills:
- HCPC-registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)/ RGN Anaesthetic Nurse
- Ongoing CPD in line with HCPC/NMC requirements, with focus on anaesthetic practice
- ILS/PILS certification (Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent)
- Significant post-registration ODP/RGN experience with a primary focus on anaesthetic assistance
- Experience across GA, regional, and sedation techniques
- Experience supporting airway management including RSI and difficult airway scenarios
- Experience performing and documenting Level 2 anaesthesia machine checks
- Experience managing and auditing resuscitation equipment including crash trolleys and defibrillators
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior anaesthetic ODPs or theatre staff
- Experience managing controlled drugs and anaesthetic pharmacy stock
- In-depth knowledge of anaesthetic drugs, techniques, and equipment including TIVA, volatile agents, and regional anaesthesia
- Knowledge of emergency protocols: anaphylaxis, malignant hyperthermia, and failed airway
- Familiarity with AAGBI/RCoA standards for anaesthetic practice and equipment checking
- Knowledge of controlled drug legislation and safe storage requirements
- Competent with electronic systems for equipment checks, incident reporting, and training records
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Demonstrates Welbeck values: patient-centred, professional, collaborative, and innovative
- Calm and decisive in clinical emergencies
- High attention to detail in drug preparation, equipment checks, and documentation
- Able to lead and motivate a team in a supportive and inclusive way
- Committed to advancing personal competence in anaesthetics and resuscitation
- Flexible – able to work shifts including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends
- Proactive in identifying and escalating clinical risk
Desirable Skills:
- Diploma or BSc in Operating Department Practice
- ALS/PALS (EPALS) certification (Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent)
- Resuscitation Officer qualification or formal resuscitation trainer accreditation
- Leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM Level 3 or equivalent)
- Postgraduate qualification in anaesthetic or perioperative practice
- Experience delivering or coordinating ILS/BLS training for clinical staff
- Experience leading emergency simulation exercises
- Experience in a private hospital or independent sector setting
- Sound knowledge of Resuscitation Council UK guidelines for adult resuscitation
- Knowledge of CQC and HCPC/NMC requirements relevant to anaesthetic and resuscitation practice
Recommendations
We’re currently recruiting for a variety of management, clinical, and non-clinical roles across Oxford and Cambridge if this role isn’t for you, but you would be interested in exploring roles feel free to share your details.
If you know someone who may be interested in this or other roles in a new private hospital, we offer a £500 voucher referral reward for every successful recommendation.
