Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetic

ODP / Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics

Location: London Bridge Hospital

Contract Type: Permanent
Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Early (07:00–15:00) and Lates (13:00–21:00), 5 days per week, occasional rostered Saturdays
On-Call: 2 weekdays per month & 1 weekend every 6–8 weeks
Salary: Competitive + Allowance

London Bridge Hospital, rated Outstanding by the CQC, is one of the UK’s most advanced and respected private hospitals — and an exciting place to take your anaesthetic career forward. As an Anaesthetic Practitioner here, you’ll be right at the centre of fast‑paced, high‑acuity theatre work, supporting complex procedures and working alongside some of the most skilled surgeons in the country.

Our London Bridge campus is home to 10 state‑of‑the‑art operating theatres covering a wide range of specialties, including Cardiac, Orthopaedics, Liver, Neuro, Urology, Spinal, General Surgery and ENT. The variety is exceptional, giving you the chance to apply your expertise across diverse caseloads while continually developing your practice.

You’ll work with advanced anaesthetic technology, modern monitoring systems and the latest surgical innovations — everything you need to deliver safe, seamless and high‑quality care. You’ll also be part of a supportive, highly experienced theatre team that values precision, teamwork and the ability to stay calm and confident in a busy environment.

If you’re an experienced Anaesthetic Practitioner looking for a role with challenge, variety and the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of private healthcare, London Bridge Hospital is a place where your skills will be recognised, valued and strengthened.

What you’ll do:

• Provide high‑quality perioperative support across Orthopaedics, Spinal, General and ENT procedures
• Deliver safe and effective anaesthetic assistance to patients and consultants
• Prepare the theatre, equipment and patients for anaesthetic procedures
• Work collaboratively with the wider theatre team to ensure smooth, efficient lists and excellent patient care

What we’re looking for:

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with anaesthetic experience
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work across multiple specialties
• Familiarity with UK clinical standards and protocols
• A collaborative team player with a commitment to patient-centred care
• Enthusiasm for professional growth and career progression

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 employees, 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 an Anaesthetic Theatre Practitioner at London Bridge 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.  

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 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. 

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