Anaesthetic Practitioner

Medacs Healthcare; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting a Locum Anaesthetic Practitioner for Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent. You will join a multi-skilled theatre team delivering safe anaesthetic care across surgical specialties while maintaining high professional standards.

The agency role offers flexible bookings, Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00, and requires HCPC or NMC registration and a minimum of six months UK operating theatre experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC or NMC registration required.
• Minimum of 6 months UK operating theatre experience.
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship) and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and delivery of anaesthetic procedures for surgery.
• Support the team with equipment and drugs, ensuring airway devices are ready.
• Monitor patients throughout the anaesthetic process and respond to changes or complications.

Skills

HCPC Registration

UK theatre experience

Job description

Locum Anaesthetic Practitioner - Royal Stoke Hospital

Salary: £15.70- £33.51 per hour

Contract Type: Agency

Location: Royal Stoke Hospital, Stoke-On-Trent

Shift Patterns: Available Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00

Make a Difference as a Locum Anaesthetic Practitioner

Are you a qualified Anaesthetic Practitioner or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with UK anaesthetic experience? Looking for flexibility, career progression, and the chance to work in a dynamic theatre environment?

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll be part of a multi-skilled anaesthetic team delivering safe, high-quality care across a range of surgical specialties, including:

• Orthopaedics & Trauma
• Head & Neck
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• General Surgery
• Urology
• Vascular

You’ll will be:

• responsible for assisting in the preparation and delivery of anaesthetic procedures for patients undergoing surgery
• supporting the team to prepare a wide range of specialist equipment and drugs, including anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment and devices that safely secure the patient's airway during anesthesia
• responsible for monitoring patients throughout the anaesthetic process
• responding quickly to any changes or complications that may arise

What You'll Need

Essential:

• HCPC or NMC Registration (RGN/ODP)
• Minimum of 6 months UK based Operating Theatre experience
• Right to work in the UK (No visa sponsorship is available for this role)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Immediate Life Support (ILS) / Paediatric ILS
• Mentoring or teaching qualification

Why Join Medacs Healthcare?

We’re more than a locum recruitment agency - we work in partnership with you to ensure you find your perfect locum role. With access to block bookings, flexible shifts to suit you, and a friendly, supportive team, you’ll feel the difference we make together.

Benefits of working with us include:

• 30 years of recruitment experience
• Fast-track registration
• Registration and onboarding support
• Dedicated compliance team
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities across the UK and internationally

Note: We are unable to process applications from candidates who cannot provide evidence of UK right to work. Sponsorship is unfortunately not available.

We’re committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.