Clinical Associate - Anaesthesiology
Core
Assessment, consultation, and preparation of patients for anesthesia; clinical management of cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation; diagnosis and treatment of acute pain; evaluation of respiratory function and application of respiratory therapy.
Role type
Clinical Associate (Anaesthesiology)
Builds
Anesthesia services in operating theaters and wards
Domain
Healthcare / Anesthesiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation, acute pain management, respiratory therapy, clinical governance, risk management, clinical audit, infection control
Preferred skills
Development of anesthesia and critical care treatment protocols, collaborative relationships with medical colleagues
Technologies
Computers
Responsibilities
Provide anesthesia service to patients in OT and ward during routine and emergency hours under supervision of Consultant Anaesthetist; participate in development of anesthesia and critical care treatment protocols and guidelines; demonstrate involvement in clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit; share responsibility for data protection and maintain good practice in handling confidential information; be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices.
Seniority
Junior, supervised IC