Senior ODP Anaesthetics

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Senior ODP in Anaesthetics. This full-time permanent role at The Wellington Hospital involves preparing and managing anaesthetic equipment while supporting safe patient care in a collaborative environment. The position requires a current HCPC registration, at least 5 years in Anaesthetics, and offers substantial opportunities for professional development. With 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and investment in employee wellbeing, it’s an ideal opportunity for dedicated professionals in the field.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Must have current HCPC registration.
• Require minimum 5 years’ experience in Anaesthetics.
• Need completed Anaesthetics qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage anaesthetic equipment.
• Support safe patient care in theatres.
• Help shape the smooth running of theatre services.

Skills

Current HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner

Post‑graduate experience working within Theatres

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Anaesthetics

Completed Anaesthetics qualification

A proactive, adaptable approach

Job description

Senior ODP – Anaesthetics
Location: The Wellington Hospital
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 4 or 5 days per week, occasional weekends
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Shift Enhancements

If you’re looking for a place where your anaesthetics expertise is recognised, valued, and supported, The Wellington Hospital offers an environment where you can truly thrive. As one of the UK’s most advanced private hospitals, rated Good by the CQC, this is a setting where complex surgery, cutting‑edge technology, and exceptional teamwork come together every day.
Across 13 state‑of‑the‑art theatres spread across three specialist buildings, a wide variety of high‑acuity cases take place—from cardiac and robotics to neurosurgery, orthopaedics, and major general surgery.

Step into theatres where collaboration is at the heart of everything. Anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses, and ODPs work closely together, supported by advanced equipment and a culture built on respect, learning, and continuous improvement. Senior ODPs play a key role in preparing and managing anaesthetic equipment, supporting safe patient care, and helping shape the smooth running of theatre services.

If you’re ready to grow, this is a place that invests in your development. Opportunities include cross‑training into scrub and recovery, leadership development programmes, and exposure to a wide range of specialist theatres. It’s an environment that encourages confidence, curiosity, and progression—ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their anaesthetics career.

This is more than a role. It’s a chance to be part of something exceptional—somewhere your expertise is celebrated, and your professional journey is supported every step of the way.

What you’ll bring

• Current HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner
• Post‑graduate experience working within Theatres
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Anaesthetics (essential)
• Completed Anaesthetics qualification
• A proactive, adaptable approach and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities.

Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.