Anaesthetic Practitioner/ ODP *£6,000 Incentive*

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking motivated Anaesthetic Practitioners to join its dynamic theatre team. This role offers the opportunity to work in one of the largest elective orthopaedic centres in Europe, focusing on high-quality patient care and skill development. With a commitment to supporting staff through extensive training and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those looking to enhance their orthopaedic skills. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and NHS discounts, while making a meaningful impact in patient care.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

27 Days Annual Leave

NHS Discounts

Staff Wellbeing Programme

Flexible Working

Unsocial Hours Payments

Qualifications

• Experience in an operating theatre environment is essential.
• Must be NMC or HCPC registered to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare anaesthetic room and operating theatre for sessions.
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies and participate in internal rotation.

Skills

Anaesthetic Procedures

Operating Theatre Experience

Drug Preparation

Airway Management

Adherence to Safety Protocols

Education

NMC Registration (RN1)

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Opportunity: Anaesthetic Practitioner

This post attracts a recruitment incentive of £6000 pro rata (conditions apply).

The Essex and Suffolk Elective Orthopaedic Centre at Colchester Hospital is one of the largest centres of its kind in Europe, delivering high volume and low complexity cases locally for our regional community.

We have exciting opportunities for Anaesthetic Practitioners to join our team. We welcome applications from newly qualified Operating Department Practitioners, and we will support you during your preceptorship period.

To join our friendly theatre team, you should be a motivated, confident, and flexible individual with experience in an operating theatre environment. You must be either NMC registered (RN1) or HCPC registered.

We are committed to supporting your learning and career development, providing a supportive environment to enhance your orthopaedic skills.

The Dame Clare Marx Building houses our elective orthopaedic centre (ESEOC), focusing on elective orthopaedic surgery and day cases. The centre features eight laminar flow theatres, three wards, recovery facilities, and support services including radiology and EBME.

Previous candidates need not apply.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare the anaesthetic room and/or operating theatre for sessions, including:

• The safe custody and preparation of drugs and infusions
• Preparation of airway management equipment
• Safety checking and preparation of instruments, mechanical and electrical equipment, and environmental factors

Ensure adherence to Trust/local policies, guidelines, legislation, and support initiatives like Saving Lives, WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, GIRFT.

Participate in internal rotation across all areas of the department as needed to meet service requirements on a 24-hour basis, including trauma cases.

About ESNEFT

We serve nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex, providing hospital and community health services from hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, clinics, and patients' homes.

As the largest NHS organization in East Anglia with over 12,000 staff, we support our staff through extensive training, development opportunities, flexible working, and benefits such as a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave (pro rata), NHS discounts, and a Staff Wellbeing programme.

We are committed to 'Time Matters'—improving processes and reducing delays for staff and patients. Our digital transformation with Epic’s EPR system aims to enhance hospital life for staff and patients alike.

If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills, we would love to hear from you.

Learn more about living and working here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Alan Harrison
Job Title: Theatre Lead
Email: [e-mail]