Anaesthetic practitioner

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship for this post

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Theatre departments with vacancies in Anaesthetic Care. Applicants must have a pre existing anaesthetic practitioner qualification and be prepared to work across a 24/7 theatre service.

The Trust offers sponsorship for this post and a chance to contribute to a state-of-the-art four-table theatre project, with opportunities for night shifts, weekends, and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Anaesthetic Practitioner qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care across multiple Specialities as an Anaesthetic Practitioner (Qualification required).
• Work within a 24-hour, 7-day theatre service, participating in night shifts, weekend rotas, and bank holiday coverage.

Education

Anaesthetic Practitioner qualification

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation helping to deliver outstanding surgical care for the population of Dorset by shaping the Future of Perioperative Care at UHD?

Join us at this exciting time of expansion and transformation by joining our Theatre departments. We have vacancies in Anaesthetic Care. (applicants must have a pre existing anaesthetic practitioner qualification)

This transformation is delivering new, state-of-the-art theatre facilities including an innovative four-table 'barn' theatre, one of the first of its kind in the UK, and significant investment in the future of Robotic surgery.

We Are Currently Expanding Our Services And Staffing Establishment In Line With The Transformation Of Services Across UHD. This Is An Exciting Period Of Growth And We Are Seeking Enthusiastic And Motivated Individuals Across a Range Of Experience Levels To Join Our Friendly And Supportive Theatre Teams. We Are Looking For Individuals Who Are

• Passionate about delivering high standards of patient care
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong team players with excellent communication skills
• Flexible and able to committed to supporting a 24/7 service

Interview: 25th November 2026

We can offer sponsorship for this post

• Provide high-quality care across multiple Specialities as an Anaesthetic Practitioner (Qualification required)
• Work within a 24-hour, 7-day theatre service, participating in night shifts, weekend rotas, and bank holiday coverage.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services will move site this year. permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

This service has a planned move from July 2026 moving all elective to a single site and emergency, paediatrics and major surgery to the RBH site

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bingbing Liu Job title: Senior Clinical Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 03000194183