Advanced/Anaesthetic Practitioner/ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled Advanced Anaesthetic Practitioner or Anaesthetic Nurse to join their theatre team. This role offers the chance to work with experienced consultants and lead junior staff in providing excellent care across various specialties. Candidates must possess strong anaesthetic skills and flexibility in various medical settings. The advert closes on November 7, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead a team of junior staff in liaison with Band 7 managers.
• Competent in working in various settings such as theatres and emergency departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist anaesthetists in safe care in theatre and outlying areas.
• Work alongside experienced consultants in a high‑performing theatre team.

Skills

Excellent anaesthetic skills

Leadership ability with junior staff

Attention to detail

Proactive and flexible

Education

Qualifications in Operating Department Practice or Anaesthetic Nursing

Job description

Advanced Anaesthetic Practitioner / ODP/ Anaesthetic Nurse

Band 6

Croydon University Hospital is recruiting highly motivated and experienced Operating Department Practitioner / Anaesthetic Nurse (ODP/AN) to join our high‑performing theatre team. With a focus on Anaesthetics, this is your opportunity to work alongside some of the region’s most experienced consultants and take your career to the next level.

We are seeking qualified professionals with excellent anaesthetic skills. They must be able to lead a team of junior staff in liaison with Band 7 managers.

Our Croydon Elective Centre consists of nine operating theatres. Specialties include:

• Orthopaedics
• Urology
• Gynaecology
• General
• Colo‑rectal
• Upper and Lower GI
• Breast
• Max‑Fax
• ENT
• Paediatrics (ENT, Ortho and General)

As a senior ODP/Anaesthetic Practitioner, you will assist our anaesthetists in safe care, not only in a theatre setting but also in outlying areas such as:

• Interventional Radiology, X‑ray and Endoscopy suites
• Emergency Surgical Centre
• ED / Resus
• Obstetrics department

You should be competent, proactive, and flexible with a keen eye for detail to maintain our excellent care standards.

Interviews will take place on 28th November 2025.

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

This advert closes on Friday 7 Nov 2025.