Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Job summary

The Portland Hospital, part of HCA UK, is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics to join our dedicated theatre team in London. You’ll work across paediatric, maternity and women’s health services with opportunities to develop anaesthetic skills in a busy private setting.

Accountabilities include preparing and maintaining anaesthetic equipment, supporting anaesthetists, monitoring patients and delivering compassionate perioperative care within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration or NMC registration is required.
• Extensive post‑registration experience in anaesthetic theatres.
• Recognised anaesthetics qualification or course completed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, check and maintain anaesthetic equipment.
• Monitor patients during anaesthesia with highest safety standards.
• Deliver compassionate perioperative care across the theatre journey.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team across paediatric, maternity and general surgery.

Skills

Anaesthetic theatre experience

HCPC/NMC registration

Paediatric theatre experience

Education

HCPC/ODP registration

Tools

Anaesthetic equipment handling

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – AnaestheticsLondon, The Portland HospitalFull time, 37.5 hours per weekShifts: Monday to Sunday, Early (7:30am – 4pm), Late (12:30pm – 9pm) and Long Days (7:30am – 9pm)On call: One week every eight to nine weeksPermanentSalary: Competitive + Shift AllowanceWe’re looking for a Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics to join our Theatre team at The Portland Hospital. As the only private hospital in the UK dedicated entirely to the healthcare of women and children, The Portland Hospital offers a unique and highly specialised environment where colleagues can build expertise across paediatric, maternity and women's health services. With more than 46 paediatric beds, a dedicated paediatric intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care services and over 175 paediatric consultants, you’ll be part of a hospital that delivers exceptional care to more than 40,000 children each year while also supporting one of the UK’s leading private maternity services.As a Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics, you’ll join a highly skilled multidisciplinary theatre team working across a wide range of surgical specialities including paediatric surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics, and general surgery. Our five fully integrated theatres provide access to advanced technology and equipment, giving you the opportunity to develop your clinical expertise in a busy and rewarding environment. This role is particularly well suited to someone looking to further develop their anaesthetic skills within paediatrics, supported by experienced colleagues who are committed to learning, collaboration and high standards of patient care. You'll play a vital role throughout the perioperative pathway, ensuring patients receive safe, compassionate and exceptional care at every stage of their journey.At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.What you’ll do:Prepare, check and maintain anaesthetic equipment to ensure safe and effective useSupport anaesthetists during a wide range of paediatric, maternity and general surgical proceduresMonitor patients throughout anaesthesia, maintaining the highest standards of safety and careDeliver compassionate care throughout the perioperative journey, ensuring patient comfort and wellbeingWork collaboratively with the wider theatre team across multiple specialities to support excellent clinical outcomesWhat you’ll bring:Current HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner or NMC registration as a Registered NurseExtensive post-registration experience within anaesthetic theatresRecognised anaesthetics qualification or anaesthetic courseExperience preparing and managing anaesthetic rooms and equipment safely and effectivelyCommitment to delivering high standards of patient care within a multidisciplinary theatre environmentWhy 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 colleagues, 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. As a Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics you’ll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt 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.Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe 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.#LI-HC1