Job Description

The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education, and leading-edge practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our ground-breaking work ensuring patients receive the very latest and best in cancer treatment and care.



Rated as CQC 'Outstanding', The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer care, pioneering treatment and ground-breaking research, and has achieved one of the best results for staff engagement across all acute specialist Trusts in the most recent NHS Staff Survey. We have an overall patient experience rating of 9/10, the highest score for any Trust for quality of care. We provide our nurses and ODPs with the training, support and staffing levels that enable them to provide the best care to patients.



We have seven modern theatres in Chelsea which includes three robotic theatres, and three theatres in Sutton. We cover a wide range of specialties, including Sarcoma and Melanoma, Upper and Lower GI, Plastics, Head and Neck, Gynaecology, Urology and Breast, using a wide range of surgical techniques. Our theatres anaesthetic team is trusted, skilled, hardworking and supportive, and we're looking for a motivated and experienced anaesthetic lead who can demonstrate leadership qualities and a real interest in high quality perioperative care to join us.



To lead and manage the anaesthetic support staff under the guidance of the Matron



Organising the day-to-day Anaesthetic support service in consultation with the Matron to ensure appropriate and economic allocation of staff and resources.



Organising and participating in on-call/standby rotas to provide 24 hours emergency cover and to report anaesthetic service problems to the Matron



Produce and maintain records for off duty, on-call / standby hours, annual leave and sickness for anaesthetic support staff



Liaise with other clinical team leaders to rationalise stock levels, ordering, receiving and disposable of consumables.



Ensuring there is adequate anaesthetic and surgical equipment



Support the Matron and other colleagues in the planning and delivery of quality and risk management initiatives and targets



Assist in developing evidenced based practice following quality standards and relevant audits



Identifying relevant training and education requirements for the anaesthetic support staff in collaboration with the Practice Educators



Support other clinical teams in the absence of their sister / Charge Nurse / Clinical Lead including the Sutton Theatre Service



The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.



At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.



At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.



For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification



Lead a team within the anaesthetic department in providing a comprehensive service that supports the anaesthetists and surgeons in optimising a high standard of quality patient care



Maintain up to date clinical credibility through practice and the utilisation of clinical skills, and in the provision of specialised assistance to the anaesthetists



Assist the Matron in developing and updating anaesthetic policies, procedures and guidelines consultation with the anaesthetists and anaesthetic support staff



Provide technical and clinical support to medical staff involved in all aspects of intradepartmental and intra-hospital transfers



Through the on-call system provide clinical and technical support to areas where respiratory and cardiovascular techniques and equipment are supplied