Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics and Recovery

HCA Healthcare; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Private healthcare insurance

Pension contribution

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Group life assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Staff discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Wilmslow Hospital, part of HCA UK, is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner specialising in Anaesthetics and Recovery. This full‑time role involves preparing patients for anaesthesia, supporting the anaesthetist during procedures, and delivering high‑quality post‑anaesthetic care across ophthalmology, ENT, urology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery and gynaecology.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team in a modern private hospital, with early start times, 4‑day weeks, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered Nurse with active HCPC/NMC registration.
• Post-registration experience in a theatre environment.
• Proven experience in anaesthetics and recovery settings.
• Completion of a postgraduate anaesthetics course (for nurses).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of patient care across the perioperative journey.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate perioperative care for diverse case mix.
• Prepare patients for anaesthesia and support the anaesthetist during procedures.
• Provide skilled post-anaesthetic care in recovery.
• Collaborate with the theatre team to share knowledge and support colleagues.

Skills

ODP or RN

HCPC/NMC registration

Theatre experience

Anaesthetics & recovery

Postgraduate anaesthetics

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics and Recovery

Cheshire, The Wilmslow Hospital

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: 4 days per week, Monday to Saturday. Shift start times between 6am and 7am. 9.5 hour days. Overtime available, as well as occasional on call commitments

Permanent

Competitive salary

We’re looking for a Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics and Recovery to join our Theatre team at The Wilmslow Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. The Wilmslow Hospital is a modern private hospital at the heart of Cheshire, offering consultant led care, advanced diagnostics and surgical services across a wide range of specialties. With state of the art facilities, including dedicated theatres and recovery areas, we combine the resources of a leading healthcare provider with the close knit feel of a local hospital, creating an environment where colleagues are recognised, supported and encouraged to grow.

As a Theatre Practitioner in Anaesthetics and Recovery, you’ll be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high quality perioperative care across a broad case mix. Working within specialties including ophthalmology, ENT, urology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery and gynaecology, you’ll have the opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise in both routine and complex procedures. From preparing patients for anaesthesia and supporting the anaesthetist during surgery, to providing skilled post anaesthetic care in recovery, your role will be varied, hands on and rewarding. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to clinical excellence and continuous learning, with opportunities to broaden your skills across different specialities and disciplines.

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:

• Deliver consistently high standards of patient care using evidence based practice
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care throughout the perioperative journey
• Prepare patients for anaesthesia and provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist
• Deliver safe and effective post anaesthetic care within the recovery environment
• Work collaboratively across the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues

What you’ll bring:

• Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse qualification
• Current HCPC or NMC registration
• Post registration experience within a theatre environment
• Proven experience in anaesthetics and recovery
• Completion of a postgraduate anaesthetics course (for nurses)

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 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 and Recovery 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 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.