Angio Anaesthetic ODP

Overview

Location: Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Road, Kensington, SW5 0TU.

Contract: Bank Shifts.

Hourly Rate: £34 per hour.

Due to our recent growth and expansion in our Angio service at the Cromwell Hospital, we are recruiting an experienced flexible Angiography Nurse to join our bank.

At Bupa, you can be the nurse you want to be. With the autonomy to use your skills and strong benefits to support you, patient care can be your top priority.

Role Overview

This role requires an experienced practitioner with proven competence in both cardiac catheterisation and interventional radiology environments.

The Anaesthetic ODP/Nurse will also be integral to emergency services, participating in an on-call rota to support urgent cases.

The position involves a flexible shift pattern – early shifts, late shifts, extended long days, and occasional weekends – to meet the needs of the Cath Lab service.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist during induction, maintenance and emergence from anaesthesia, including preparing airway devices, intubation assistance, securing invasive lines and monitoring the patient's condition.
• Continuously observe patient vital signs and anaesthetic depth throughout procedures, responding promptly to any changes.
• Prepare, check and set up all anaesthetic equipment and medications prior to each procedure.
• Maintain stock of drugs and consumables, handling and administering medications, including controlled drugs, in line with hospital policies and protocols.
• Work in close collaboration with the Cath Lab multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Assist with pre-procedure preparation, confirming that patients are assessed, consented and ready; participate in the safe transfer and positioning of patients onto the procedure table.
• When procedures are under local anaesthesia or conscious sedation, assist in safe sedation and analgesia delivery, monitoring level of consciousness and cardiorespiratory status.
• Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control standards, cleaning and decontaminating equipment between cases and observing radiation safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation for each case.
• Respond swiftly to intra-procedure emergencies or patient deterioration, participating actively in resuscitation efforts per Advanced Life Support guidelines.
• Contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the Cath Lab lists, preparing necessary equipment and drugs for upcoming cases.

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration as Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or Registered Nurse (NMC).
• Diploma of Higher Education or BSc in Operating Department Practice, or BSc Nursing (or equivalent qualification) relevant to perioperative care.
• Anaesthetic course certification if RN or equivalent ODP training certificate.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in areas such as cardiology, radiology, pain management or conscious sedation.

Benefits

• An hourly rate that incorporates payment of annual leave.
• Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop.
• Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme.

EEO Statement

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments.