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Senior Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics
London Bridge Hospital
Clinical
Permanent
0051900
Senior Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics
London, Private Care at Guy’s
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts include variable patterns Monday to Saturday, including on call
Permanent
Salary: Competitive plus shift enhancement
London, Private Care at Guy’s
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts include variable patterns Monday to Saturday, including on call
Permanent
Salary: Competitive plus shift enhancement
We’re looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics to join our theatre team at Private Care at Guy’s, part of London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. This is a setting where advanced technology, clinical expertise and collaborative working come together every day. With four operating theatres, three Da Vinci Surgical Systems and one of the largest multi‑specialty private robotic programmes in the UK, you’ll be working in an environment designed to support safe, progressive and high‑quality perioperative care.
Private Care at Guy’s supports a wide range of complex elective surgery, including robotics, urology and gynaecology. Alongside forty‑nine patient bedrooms and four Level three ICU beds, the service delivers acute and complex care rarely found in the private sector. You’ll be surrounded by experienced colleagues who value teamwork, learning and shared responsibility, and you’ll have access to facilities and equipment that allow you to practise at the highest standard.
As a Senior Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics, you’ll play a key role across the perioperative pathway, supporting patients before, during and after surgery. Your day‑to‑day work will include providing specialist anaesthetic support, contributing to the smooth running of theatre lists and supporting junior colleagues through mentorship and guidance. You’ll work closely with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a calm, efficient and patient‑focused service, while helping to maintain high clinical standards within a bright, modern theatre environment.
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 specialist anaesthetic care across all stages of the perioperative journey
- Support the day‑to‑day coordination and safe running of theatre services
- Act as a mentor and role model to support colleagues’ learning and development
- Work in partnership with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to provide a seamless service
- Contribute to maintaining high clinical standards and patient safety within theatres
What you’ll bring:
- Registration as an Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse
- Postgraduate experience working in UK theatres
- Proven anaesthetics experience within an acute or surgical setting
- Completion of a recognised anaesthetics course
- A collaborative approach and commitment to high standards of patient care
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.
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 Senior Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics at Private Care at Guy’s you’ll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- A private pension contribution that 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 across all facilities, including maternity packages at The Portland
- A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
- 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.
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. This commitment 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.
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.
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Choosing HCA UK means joining a community where you're supported to grow, recognised for the difference you make and surrounded by colleagues who share your commitment to care. With advanced facilities, clear career pathways, exceptional benefits and comprehensive wellbeing programmes we're dedicated to caring for you the way you do for others - its how we care.
Together we're united
Our patients come from across the globe and so do our colleagues. It’s this rich blend of cultures and shared purpose that makes HCA UK such a rewarding place to build a career. We’re proud of our inclusive, diverse and compassionate culture, where everyone is respected, supported and empowered to bring their whole self to work. With over 100 nationalities represented and a strong commitment to equity we’re creating a workplace where everyone can feel like they belong.
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