Senior Theatre Practitioner Anaesthetics / Recovery

Senior Theatre Practitioner Anaesthetics / Recovery Overview

At Salford, the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner specializing in Anaesthetics and Recovery. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality patient care in one of the largest neurosurgical centers in the UK, which also handles a variety of complex surgical procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary theatre team, rotating between Anaesthetics and Post-Anaesthetic Recovery based on patient and service needs.
• Deliver safe, effective, and seamless care to patients throughout their theatre journey.
• Provide compassionate and patient-centered care in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate individualized patient care, responding to any changes in a patient’s condition.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with patients, anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure accurate clinical records are maintained and relevant information is communicated promptly.
• Act as a positive role model for junior colleagues, newly appointed staff, and students, contributing to a supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Operating Department Practitioner or a Registered Nurse with the relevant qualifications.
• Essential qualifications include current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2) or HCPC registration with an ODP qualification or Anaesthetic Nurse qualification.
• Relevant experience in anaesthetics or recovery at a Band 5 level is required.
• Desirable qualifications include a degree in Nursing Studies or Operating Department Practice and relevant experience at a Band 6 level.
• Evidence of professional expertise through continuing professional development (CPD) and experience in leading or managing a team is essential.
• IT skills are necessary, and coordinating experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £39,959 to £48,117 per annum.
• Permanent contract with full-time working hours.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance.
• Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

This position is based at Salford Care Organisation, Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD, United Kingdom. The closing date for applications is 22 October 2026. For further information, please contact Anaesthetic Team Leader Jack Fraser at [email protected] or call 01612069881.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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