Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner/ODP

NHS National Services Scotland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shetland is seeking a Band 6 Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner/ODP. You will be responsible for providing anaesthetic care in the Theatre Suite, ensuring safe and effective care for patients. The role includes opportunities for professional development, support for emergency care, and relocation assistance of up to £8,000. A registered nursing qualification is required, and the position offers a salary range of £41,608 - £50,702 per annum.

Benefits

Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Must be willing to undertake NES Core Competencies for Anaesthetic Assistants.
• Completion of Flying Start for newly qualified registered nursing staff is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the patient's anaesthetic care.
• Ensure a safe environment for care delivery.
• Provide support for emergency care in the hospital.

Skills

Anaesthetic assistance

Excellent communication skills

Team working skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Nationally recognised qualification in anaesthetic assistance

Job description

Band 6 Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner/ODP (Ref: 229898) OR Band 5 Registered Nurse development opportunity (Annex 20)

Substantive Full Time – 37 hours per week

Band 6 – Salary Range £41,608 - £50,702 per annum

Band 5 – Salary Range £33,247 - £41,424 per annum

Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000 available

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for all aspects of the patient’s anaesthetic care in the Theatre Suite, ensuring the environment is safe and effective for delivery of care to adults and children. You will provide excellence in Anaesthetics and recovery care from admission to discharge. The anaesthetic nursing team also provide support for emergency care in other areas of the hospital. There is an on‑call commitment for which an allowance is payable.

Training & Development

If you do not already hold a nationally recognised qualification in anaesthetic assistance you will be required to undertake NES Core Competencies for Anaesthetic Assistants upon commencement in post under Annex 20 for the Agenda for Change terms and conditions handbook. You will also be required to undertake extended role developments in Anaesthetic nursing, demonstrating excellent communication and team working skills. There will also be a requirement to complete Flying Start for newly qualified registered nursing staff.

Living in Shetland

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity – Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. For more information, visit www.shetland.org or https://www.shetland.org/life.

Legal Requirements

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

Contact for Informal Discussion

For an informal discussion, please contact SCN Edna Peterson.

Closing date: 23/11/2025

Interview date: Week commencing 08/12/25

Application Support

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Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Equal Opportunities

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.