AnaesthetistConsultant Anaesthetist

Job Description

Meeting patients before their procedure to conduct pre-operative examinations (which include measuring weight, height, fluid levels etc).

Determining appropriate anaesthetic or sedation for patient based on pre-operative examination and prior medical history..

Administering appropriate type of anaesthesia (local or regional)

Positioning patients on operating tables, ensuring they are warm and comfortable.

Monitoring patients throughout their medical procedure and dealing immediately with any problems that arise.

Safely waking patients from their procedure whilst maintaining appropriate levels of pain killer/sedation without causing unnecessary nausea and side-effects.

Working co-operatively with other medical professions, including surgeons and theatre nurses to manage patients from end-to-end and deal with chronic pain complaints etc.

Anaesthetist jobs may also involve training medical students and fellow medical professionals on patient care related to the administration of anaesthetic agents.