Paediatric Anaesthetics Theatre Practitioner

The Portland Hospital for Women and Children; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Job summary

The Portland Hospital in London is seeking a Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics to join our dedicated theatre team. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a variety of shifts across early, late and long day patterns, and on-call duties roughly every eight to nine weeks.

As the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to women and children, we provide a highly specialised environment to develop anaesthetic skills within paediatric, maternity and women's health services.

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or NMC registration as a registered nurse.
• Extensive post-registration experience within anaesthetic theatres.
• Recognised anaesthetics qualification or anaesthetic course.
• Experience preparing and managing anaesthetic rooms and equipment safely and effectively.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care within a multidisciplinary theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, check and maintain anaesthetic equipment to ensure safe and effective use
• Support anaesthetists during a wide range of paediatric, maternity and general surgical procedures
• Monitor patients throughout anaesthesia, maintaining the highest standards of safety and care
• Deliver compassionate care throughout the perioperative journey, ensuring patient comfort and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with the wider theatre team across multiple specialities to support excellent clinical outcomes

Job description

The Portland Hospital in London is seeking a Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics to join our dedicated theatre team. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a variety of shifts across early, late and long day patterns, and on-call duties roughly every eight to nine weeks.

As the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to women and children, we provide a highly specialised environment to develop anaesthetic skills within paediatric, maternity and women's health services.