Anaesthetist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Anaesthetists are doctors who give anaesthetics to patients before, during and after surgery.

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Manage patients' airway or pulmonary status, using techniques such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
Select, prepare, or use equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics.
Select, order, or administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs,

Manage patients' airway or pulmonary status, using techniques such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
Select, prepare, or use equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics.
Select, order, or administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids or blood products as necessary.
Monitor patients' responses, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using invasive and noninvasive techniques.
Perform pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and document results.
Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Develop anesthesia care plans.
Obtain informed consent from patients for anesthesia procedures.
Assess patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
Select, order, or administer pre-anesthetic medications.
Perform or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests, such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs).
Perform or manage regional anesthetic techniques, such as local, spinal, epidural, caudal, nerve blocks and intravenous blocks.
Prepare prescribed solutions and administer local, intravenous, spinal, or other anesthetics, following specified methods and procedures.
Administer post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
Calibrate and test anesthesia equipment.
Evaluate patients' post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.
Select and prescribe post-anesthesia medications or treatments to patients.
Insert peripheral or central intravenous catheters.
Discharge patients from post-anesthesia care.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.
Request anesthesia equipment repairs, adjustments, or safety tests.
Insert arterial catheters or perform arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples.
Instruct nurses, residents, interns, students, or other staff on topics such as anesthetic techniques, pain management and emergency responses.
Disassemble and clean anesthesia equipment.

Average salary
72,613 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Anaesthetist

Big gender gap

80,574 GBP
62,225 GBP

Average salary for part-time Anaesthetist

Average salary for full-time Anaesthetist

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45,281 GBP
40,957 GBP
53,596 GBP

72,613 GBP
62,225 GBP
80,574 GBP

Salary over time for Anaesthetist

Pay for this role has decreased slightly over time

79,428 GBP
80,419 GBP
78,730 GBP
79,342 GBP
81,764 GBP
79,767 GBP
72,613 GBP
74,588 GBP
49,846 GBP

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Future outlook for Anaesthetists

Very good outlook

276 000+ jobs available

Fair outlook

-6% yearly wage growth (on average)

Excellent outlook

18% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

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In terms of people already doing this job:

77% of people in this role have a Master's degree
6% of people in this role have a professional degree
6% of people in this role have a doctoral degree

You'll need:

knowledge of medicine
thinking and reasoning skills
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
excellent verbal communication skills
knowledge of biology
the ability to use your judgement and make decisions
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
the ability to work well with your hands
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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