Training. 

When working within the NHS, it is important that anaesthetists maintain a high level of knowledge and understanding through undertaking regular training courses.

Required training
As a supplier listed on all the National Supplier Frameworks (CCS, HTE and CPP), Anaesthetists working through Anaesthetics Agency require a number of different mandatory training modules. These are outlined in the Core Skills Framework provided by Skills for Health.

Core skills framework

​If you have received training in any of these areas already and have certificates to demonstrate that this took place in the allotted refresher period (please visit the Core Skills Framework Provider Information page to view these), then please send the original certificates to us so we can verify them. You can provide the documents at your 'face to face' interview with one of our representatives.

To ensure you maintain your compliance with no gaps, Anaesthetics Agency will alert you when a training certificate expiry date is imminent.

Information listed below is for Anaesthetists who are yet to complete some sections of their training and the best ways to go about gaining all the relevant qualifications.

Because Anaesthetics Agency are listed on all the National Supplier Frameworks (CCS, HTE and CPP), CTFS compliance is needed for all doctors working through Anaesthetics Agency. These training qualifications can be obtained via up to date life support classes, or alternatively, Healthier Business offer online training courses. There are 40+ CPD courses available that are all in line with CSTF standards.

Healthier Business Online Training
Simply email [email protected] and we can set you up on the Healthier Business company portal. You will be emailed directly from Healthier Business with a link to pay for your courses and complete them at your leisure.
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If you have any further queries relating to the training above, contact us on 01590 675 111 or email [email protected]​​​​

​Information listed below is for any Anaesthetists who require Classroom based training and how to book them.
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Anaesthetists working with Anaesthetics Agency must have up to date life support training with resucitation skills.

There are three different courses available - Basic Life Support and Paediatric Life Support, both of which take one year, and there's also the four year Advanced Life Support that is run by the Resuscitation Council.

These courses are available at a number of locations, for more information please contact our compliance team at [email protected].