Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics

About the role

The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated entirely to the healthcare of women and children, offering a unique and highly specialised environment. As a Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics, you’ll join a multidisciplinary theatre team working across paediatric surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, and general surgery in five fully integrated theatres with advanced technology. This role is ideal for someone looking to further develop anaesthetic skills within paediatrics, supported by experienced colleagues committed to learning, collaboration, and high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, check, and maintain anaesthetic equipment to ensure safe and effective use
• Support anaesthetists during paediatric, maternity, and general surgical procedures
• Monitor patients throughout anaesthesia, maintaining the highest standards of safety and care
• Deliver compassionate care throughout the perioperative journey, ensuring patient comfort and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with the wider theatre team across multiple specialities to support excellent clinical outcomes

Requirements

• Current HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner or NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Extensive post-registration experience within anaesthetic theatres
• Recognised anaesthetics qualification or anaesthetic course
• Experience preparing and managing anaesthetic rooms and equipment safely and effectively
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care within a multidisciplinary theatre environment

Schedule

• Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• Shifts: 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 weeks

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at HCA’s 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
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

About HCA UK

HCA UK is one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare in the UK, with over £500 million invested in treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities. As part of a large multisite healthcare group, HCA UK offers unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise mental and physical wellbeing.

The organisation’s mission is to be committed to the care and improvement of human life, extending to both patients and colleagues, guided by core values: uniqueness, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and respect.