Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics

Bupa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension & life cover

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Health insurance

Dental insurance option

Digital GP access

Wellbeing support

Mental health line

Financial wellbeing

Carer support

Job summary

Bupa's Cromwell Hospital in London is seeking a Theatre Practitioner Anaesthetics (ODP/RGN) to join a busy theatre team. The role requires HCPC registration, post-registration anaesthetics experience, and at least two years of UK practice, delivering high-quality patient care in a multidisciplinary setting.

The successful candidate will operate across multiple theatres with diverse procedures, supported by a modern Clinical Training Academy, and benefit from a comprehensive package including

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience within Anaesthetics.
• Minimum of 2 years recent UK experience in Anaesthetics.
• Holder of ODP / Anaesthetic Nurse qualification (HCPC / ADULT RGN).

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the consultants during all surgical procedures whether under local/regional/sedation/general anaesthetic.
• Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.
• Prepare patients for clinical / operative procedures and provide immediate post-operative care.
• Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner, ensuring the safety of patients, visitors and staff.
• Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
• Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.

Skills

Post-registration experience

2 years UK experience

High standards of care

Education

HCPC / ADULT RGN

Job description

Theatre Practitioner Anaesthetics- ODP/RGN

Cromwell Hospital. London, SW5 0TU

Permanent

£37,080 to £46,890 per annum plus fantastic benefits

Full Time: 37.5 hours a week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Saturday plus additional shift enhancements for weekend working - various shift patterns available

Join us and receive Golden Hello of £3000, Or £5000 towards Domestic Relocation Costs (if applicable).

We make health happen

At Bupa, you can be the Nurse you want to be. With the autonomy to use your skills and strong benefits to support you, patient care can be your top priority.

Building a career in Nursing has never been easier, with good hours, you can live a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Our main adult theatre is a busy and dynamic environment, setting the benchmark for clinical excellence. We have 6 operating suites catering for Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmic, Da Vinci Surgery, Thoracic and Liver, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology. We work with surgeons who are the best in their specialities carrying out simple to the more complex surgeries.

At Bupa, we’re proud to offer access to our state-of-the‑art Clinical Training Academy in Staines – a cutting‑edge space for immersive learning, innovation and growth. With advanced simulation labs, XR and VR tech, and digital training environments, it’s where we’re shaping the future of healthcare

You’ll help us make health happen by:

Your role as an Anaesthetic Nurse/ODP is ensure that we provide the best quality service in a pleasant environment for both staff and patients whilst ensuring that a high quality, cost effective service is delivered to patients and consultant users. You’ll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, being flexible and supporting with shared tasks.

• Provide assistance to the consultants during all surgical procedures whether under local/regional/sedation/general anaesthetic.
• Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.
• Prepare patients for clinical / operative procedures and provide immediate post-operative care.
• Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner, ensuring the safety of patients, visitors and staff.
• Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
• Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

• You must hold a relevant ODP / Anaesthetic Nurse qualification (HCPC / ADULT RGN)
• Post-registration experience within Anaesthetics
• Minimum of 2 years recent UK experience in Anaesthetics
• Ability to deliver high standards of care.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• Discounted access to online gym sessions
• Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate
• Access to our Digital GP platform on you mobile
• Emotional wellbeing support
• Access to family mental health line
• Financial wellbeing channels
• Support for carers

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated freely and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

At Bupa we strive to ensure all our of customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately’.