Operating Department Practitioner

Medacs Healthcare; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an experienced Locum Anaesthetic Practitioner for a role at QEUH, Glasgow. You'll be responsible for providing high-quality care in a busy theatre environment and must have NMC/HCPC registration with recent UK experience. The role offers competitive pay ranging from £270 to £360 per day and is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to patient care across various procedures in a respected NHS hospital.

Benefits

Access to Health Assured employee well-being support

Dedicated consultant support and guidance

Comprehensive compliance support

24/7/365 service availability

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Online CPD training opportunities

Qualifications

• Current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Minimum 1 year post-graduate experience.
• At least 6 months recent UK experience within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely identify, prepare, check, and assemble anaesthetic equipment.
• Prepare and organise the clinical area to receive patients for elective, emergency, and trauma procedures.
• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information effectively.
• Demonstrate and develop clinical assessment skills, prioritising care for patients undergoing surgical/anaesthetic procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of patient care within the operating theatres.

Job description

Locum Anaesthetic Practitioner – Paediatrics | QEUH, Glasgow

Are you an experienced Anaesthetic Practitioner (Operating Department Practitioner – Anaesthetics) with experience in paediatrics looking for your next locum opportunity? We have an exciting role available at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow.

Pay: £270 – £360 per day

Shifts: Saturday – Sunday, 08:00‑18:00

Location: QEUH – Glasgow

Weekly Pay: Fast, reliable weekly payments

Note: We are unable to process applications from candidates who cannot provide evidence of UK right to work.

Join a supportive anaesthetic team in a busy theatre environment, contributing to high‑quality patient care across elective, emergency, and trauma procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely identify, prepare, check, and assemble anaesthetic equipment
• Prepare and organise the clinical area to receive patients for elective, emergency, and trauma procedures
• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information effectively
• Demonstrate and develop clinical assessment skills, prioritising care for patients undergoing surgical/anaesthetic procedures
• Contribute to the ongoing development of patient care within the operating theatres by sharing knowledge and expertise

Essential Qualifications

• Current NMC/HCPC registration
• Minimum 1 year post‑graduate experience
• At least 6 months recent UK experience within the last 3 years

Benefits of Working with Medacs Healthcare

• Access to Health Assured employee well‑being support
• Dedicated consultant support and guidance
• Comprehensive compliance support
• 24/7/365 service availability
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Online CPD training opportunities

Why Choose Us?

• Flexible Working: Create a work‑life balance with shifts that suit your schedule
• First Access to Shifts: Secure roles across multiple NHS trusts
• Unwavering Support: Dedicated consultant, revalidation support, and 24/7 service
• Wellbeing Matters: Access to Care4Carers, our employee well‑being programme

With your skills and passion for patient care, you'll be a vital part of the anaesthetics team at one of Scotland's leading NHS hospitals.

How to Apply

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up‑to‑date CV.

Contact

• Danielle Houghton – Senior Recruitment Consultant
• 01785 256434
• [e-mail]

Medacs Healthcare is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.