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Anaesthetists or a delegated AA should formally handover the patient, and should remain in the recovery unit if their input is required. They should leave the patient in a stable condition.^131,183,184

Anaesthetists in training may be given the opportunity to train in ophthalmic Anaesthesia as a special interest area of the RCoA 2021 Curriculum if the hospital caseload and capacity for training meet the requirements for this special interest area.^39,40

Anaesthetists with commitments to regional and national work should have appropriate support through job planning. Departments should take into consideration both the impact this has on the rest of the department, as well as the considerable benefits local departments gain from having staff undertake anaesthetic regional and national roles.

Anaesthetists and other health professionals who care for children having regional anaesthesia techniques, must have received appropriate training and should ensure that at annual appraisals, competence is deemed adequate.^45,51

At all times, at least one advanced life support provider or an anaesthetist should be immediately available.  

Recovery staff should have immediate access to the appropriate clinician in the perioperative period, e.g. anaesthetist, surgeon, radiologist.

The anaesthetist should document in the patient’s case notes that all of the above have been properly performed.

A named anaesthetist should oversee the provision and management of anaesthetic equipment.³³

Anaesthetists with a specific interest in orthopaedics and trauma should deliver regular theatre sessions to ensure the maintenance of their skills and experience.