Operating Department Practitioner / Anaesthetic Nurse

The Cadogan Clinic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,900 - 45,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Golden Hello Welcome Bonus of £2,000

Wellbeing benefits

Discounted treatments and products

Monthly team lunches

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Cadogan Clinic, located in Greater London, is seeking a full-time ODP/anaesthetic nurse to join their high-performing theatre team. The successful candidate will support various cosmetic procedures in a prestigious setting. Essential qualifications include being HCPC-registered or a qualified NMC nurse. The role includes excellent benefits such as a £2,000 welcome bonus, 31 days annual leave, and opportunities for professional development. Join a supportive team focused on exceptional patient care and collaborative working.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Operating Department Practitioner or NMC-registered Nurse (Anaesthetic qualified).
• Recent clinical experience in anaesthetics.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of procedures in plastic surgery.
• Work closely with world-class consultants.
• Play a key role across anaesthetics, surgery and recovery.

Skills

HCPC-registered Operating Department Practitioner or NMC-registered Nurse

Recent clinical experience in anaesthetics

Strong communication skills

Teamworking skills

Commitment to clinical best practice

Job description

Clinic

Full-time

About us

About Us At the Cadogan Clinic, we are a family‑owned, award‑winning day hospital specialising in plastic surgery and dermatology. Our values are rooted in patient‑centred care, clinical excellence and professionalism. We pride ourselves on having a supportive, knowledgeable team and are committed to developing and nurturing our people.

Location: Cadogan Clinic, Sloane Street, Chelsea, London

Contract: Permanent, Full‑time (40 hours per week)

Salary: Up to £41,000 DOE + £30/hr overtime

Shifts: Variable shifts on a rota basis including on calls

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated ODP/ anaesthetic nurse to join our high‑performing theatre team, working across three state‑of‑the‑art theatres at one of the UK’s leading cosmetic surgery clinics. You will support a wide range of procedures including rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, facelift, labiaplasty, blepharoplasty, liposuction and fat transfer.

You will work closely with world‑class consultants and play a key role across anaesthetics, surgery and recovery. This role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, with outstanding organisational skills.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• HCPC‑registered Operating Department Practitioner or NMC‑registered Nurse (Anaesthetic qualified)
• Recent clinical experience in anaesthetics
• Passion for delivering excellent patient care
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• Commitment to clinical best practice, integrity and continuous improvement
• Fitness to practise and a collaborative mindset

Desirable

• Experience in day‑case surgery using TIVA
• Previous exposure to cosmetic or plastic surgery (scrub or anaesthetics)
• Willingness to cross specialise in Recovery and Scrub

Perks and Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (including public holidays), rising to 33 days after 2 years
• Special leave perks – your birthday and your wedding day off after 1 year of service
• Pension scheme via NEST
• Wellbeing benefits – healthy in‑clinic snacks, Cycle to Work scheme
• Beauty perks – discounted treatments and products post‑probation
• Social events – monthly team lunches and an active social calendar
• Recognition schemes – rewards for long service and exceptional contribution
• Referral bonuses – help us grow our team and get rewarded

Learning and Development

• Protected learning time and formal training opportunities aligned with our clinic strategy
• Regular lunchtime learning sessions from consultants, industry specialists and founders
• Career development in specialist areas – we actively support your ambitions

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team where your expertise and compassion directly shape patient experiences and outcomes. If you’re passionate about high standards, personal development and collaborative working, we’d love to hear from you.

Why us?

Why Join Us?

• Golden Hello Welcome Bonus! £2,000K bonus after successful completion of probation, paid at 6 months
• Patient‑Focused Environment: Average of just 3 ASA 1 patients per shift allows you to provide truly personalised care
• Prestigious Location: Based in the heart of Chelsea, just a short walk from Sloane Square, Knightsbridge and Victoria stations
• Career Growth: Structured development pathways, regular in‑house learning sessions and the chance to learn from some of the UK’s leading plastic surgeons
• Flexible Working: No night shifts, varied start times to help avoid peak travel hours, plus taxi service for late finishes

About us

The Cadogan Clinic is an award‑winning private hospital in the heart of Chelsea providing personalised healthcare delivered by the country’s leading specialists. Our purpose‑built medical facility includes on‑site operating theatres for both surgical and cosmetic procedures, a laser suite and a dedicated dermatology and skin cancer clinic. It’s our employees that make our business special. With strong family values, we believe the Cadogan Clinic creates a professional and fun environment where everyone supports each other to achieve our business goals.