Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics and Recovery

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking a Theatre Practitioner with experience in anaesthetics and recovery. The role includes delivering high-quality patient care, collaborating with surgical teams, and supporting junior staff. Candidates must be registered with the NMC or HCPC and have relevant post-registration experience. Offering an annual salary of £42,435 and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Nursing or Health Care Professions Council (NMC or HCPC).
• Post-registration experience in Anaesthetics & Recovery required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care during anaesthetic and recovery phases.
• Collaborate with surgical teams for patient preparation and monitoring.
• Supervise and support junior staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Registered with Nursing or Health Care Professions Council

Reputable post‑registration experience as an ODP

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics and Recovery

Location: Ipswich Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time

Pay: £42,435.00 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About us

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital is set in over 19 acres of private woodland and is the only purely private hospital in East Anglia. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission for 60 beds, with specialties in cataract, cosmetic, gynaecology, imaging & radiology, orthopaedics and urology & men’s health. The hospital offers state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a commitment to the highest standards of patient care.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals
• Enjoy a varied caseload with state‑of‑the‑art technology, equipment and facilities
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
• Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key
• Deliver high-quality care to patients in the anaesthetic and recovery phases of surgery
• Collaborate with anaesthetists and surgical teams to prepare and monitor patients pre, during, and post‑surgery
• Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development

Help you feel good.

Qualifications

• Registered with Nursing or Health Care Professions Council (NMC or HCPC)
• Reputable post‑registration experience as an ODP in Anaesthetic & Recovery

Experience

• Alert, focused, detail‑oriented and empathetic
• Team player with a passion for exceptional patient care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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