Anaesthetic - Theatre Practitioner | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking an experienced Anaesthetic Support Practitioner for their theatres. The role includes operational supervision, leadership within clinical areas, and developing professional competence among team members. Ideal candidates should have experience in theatre environments and a commitment to professional growth. The position fosters a dynamic team aimed at improving patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in running theatre lists.
• Demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Experience in a busy theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective operational supervision of the department.
• Offer professional leadership within the clinical area.
• Participate in the development of protocols / guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Clinical governance

Education

Experience as an Anaesthetic Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunities have arisen at Whipps Cross Hospital, NHS Trust for dynamic, innovative, committed and highly skilled individuals to assist in the leadership of our Anaesthetic Support Practitioner Teams. You will be an experienced Anaesthetic Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with demonstrable commitment to your own professional development and experience of running theatre lists in a busy theatre environment. Previous experience of supervising and leading a team is desirable. You will be committed to developing professional competence and helping to build skills portfolios through experiential learning and education to maximise career prospects of each team member.

We currently cover twelve theatres specialising in a wide range of elective and emergency surgery. Two of our theatres have been re-built on site, providing a welcome environment for both staff and patients, with 2 further theatres now upgraded. The Surgery Clinical Academic Group is committed to building a dynamic, flexible and enthusiastic team to help develop our services and achieve the Barts Health vision for the future. If you are up for the challenge, you will be joining our team at an important time of change as we continue our initiatives to improve our patients’ experience at Barts Health.

For further information please contact Team Leader Darshna Patel on 0208 539 5522 x 6376 or [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational supervision of the department, including budgetary awareness, clinical governance, staff development and training.
• The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable.
• The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.

Professional Relationships

Professional relationships with key partners, employees and boards.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our Vision and Values

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

How to Apply

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025