Anaesthetic Practitioner​/nurse

Salary: £36,114 - £44,050.50 per annum (dependant on experience)

The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead

Full-time | Participation in On-Call Service Required

Make a Difference in Every Patient's Journey

Are you a passionate Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered Nurse looking to develop your career within a renowned and innovative theatre environment?

At The McIndoe Centre, you'll join a highly skilled and supportive theatre team where excellence in patient care is at the heart of everything we do. Working alongside experienced Clinical Leads, the Theatre Manager and multidisciplinary colleagues, you'll play a vital role in delivering outstanding perioperative care across a diverse range of surgical specialities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that encourages professional growth, continuous learning and specialist development, including the opportunity to undertake Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Scrub Training and Competencies
.

• Competitive salary of £36,114 - £44,050.50, depending on experience
• Opportunity to develop specialist skills in plastics and reconstructive surgery
• Work within a close-knit, highly experienced theatre team
• Exposure to a varied caseload and advanced surgical procedures
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Be part of an organisation committed to Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity and Pride

As a Theatre Practitioner, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional, evidence-based patient care throughout the perioperative journey. Whether your expertise lies in Anaesthetics, Recovery or Scrub
, you'll use your clinical knowledge and judgement to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring every patient receives the highest standards of treatment and support.

You’ll also contribute to the ongoing development of theatre services through clinical audit, research, training and quality improvement initiatives while working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a seamless patient experience.

• Delivering outstanding perioperative patient care and clinical excellence
• Supporting patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams
• Utilising evidence-based practice within your specialist area
• Participating in service improvement, clinical audit and research activities
• Supporting and mentoring students, apprentices and colleagues where appropriate
• Contributing to training and best practice initiatives across the department
• Maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, quality and professionalism
• Participating in the theatre on-call rota and providing flexibility to support departmental needs

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated professional who thrives in a patient-focused environment and is committed to delivering exceptional care.

• BSc or NVQ Level 3 Operating Department Practitioner qualification or
• NMC Registered Nurse with a UK university Anaesthetic Nursing Level 6/7 Module
• Current registration with HCPC or NMC
• Clinical experience within a theatre environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, flexible and team-focused approach
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development

• Experience across multiple theatre specialities
• Surgical First Assistant (SFA Level
  1) qualification
• Mentorship or clinical supervision qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development and training

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you'll be supported to grow, develop specialist skills, and make a genuine difference to patients' lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.