Anaesthetic Practitioner

About The Role

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We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Anaesthetic Practitioner (Nurse/ODP) to join our Theatre team at our hospital at Shepton Mallet.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and highly skilled multi‑disciplinary team, delivering outstanding patient care in a modern surgical environment. You'll play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their peri‑operative journey, ensuring the highest standards of safety, clinical excellence and patient experience are maintained at all times.

This role is working 37.5 hours per week over 4 days
, with shifts scheduled Monday to Saturday between 07:00 and 17:00.

At Practice Plus Group, we invest in our people and are committed to helping you develop your skills, grow your career and achieve your professional goals.

• Delivering high‑quality anaesthetic care and support within the theatre department.
• Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, ODPs and the wider multi‑disciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Providing clinical leadership, guidance and support to junior colleagues and students.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Supporting infection prevention and control practices within theatre environments.
• Participating in clinical governance, audits, quality improvement initiatives and KPI reporting.
• Acting as part of the resuscitation team and maintaining relevant life support competencies.
• Assisting with staff education, mentoring and the development of theatre best practice.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of theatre services and patient pathways.

• As an NMC‑registered Nurse or HCPC‑registered ODP, you'll bring proven experience within a theatre environment, alongside:
• Specialist theatre training such as ENB 183/176 or an equivalent qualification
• Confident and compassionate practitioner with excellent communication skills, able to work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and remain calm under pressure
• A flexible, proactive approach and a commitment to maintaining the highest clinical standards

• Salary of £45,214 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week across 4 days
• No on‑call, night shifts or bank holiday working
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service to a maximum of 29 days, plus bank holidays
• Access to mandatory training through our industry‑leading in‑house education programme
• Ongoing support and development opportunities to help you progress your career

• Employee Assistance programme provided by Health Assured and Occupational Health through Medigold
• Refer a friend scheme
• Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
• Award winning ED&I programme
• Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
• Access to private health insurance
• Wide range of ‘time away from work’ allowances
• Extensive career development and training opportunities

• Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
• Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
• Great development and career progression opportunities.

To apply, please click the link below. If you would like to find out more about the role, contact sarah

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and, as such, Practice Plus Group reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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