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 multidisciplinary 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 multidisciplinary 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

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