Anaesthetic Practitioner -Paeds Maternity General

Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics
London, The Portland Hospital
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Permanent contract
Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance
Shifts: Monday to Sunday, early, late and long day shifts. Participation in the on call and standby rota is required, including overnight on-call commitments, home on-call and weekend cover. Dedicated on-call accommodation is available opposite the hospital.

We’re looking for a Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics to join our Theatre team at The Portland Hospital. As the only private hospital in the UK dedicated entirely to the healthcare of women and children, The Portland Hospital offers a highly specialised environment where colleagues can develop expertise across paediatric, maternity and women’s health services. With more than 46 paediatric beds, a dedicated Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, neonatal intensive care services and over 175 paediatric consultants, you'll join a close knit clinical community where collaboration, compassion and learning are at the heart of everything we do.

As an Anaesthetics Practitioner, you'll support both paediatric and adult patients across a varied and complex caseload. Our paediatric specialties include ENT, urology, cardiac, spinal, neuro, dental and maxillofacial surgery, while our adult services focus primarily on general cases, obstetrics and gynaecology, including elective and emergency Caesarean sections within our 24-hour maternity service. You'll play an important role in supporting emergency maternity care, developing valuable experience within a fast paced service where clinical teamwork and swift decision making are essential.

Surrounded by experienced colleagues who are passionate about teaching and development, you'll have the opportunity to further strengthen your anaesthetic skills while building expertise across specialist paediatric and maternity theatres. Continued investment in technology, dedicated facilities and access to development opportunities including Surgical First Assistant training help create an environment where colleagues are supported to grow throughout their careers.

To support colleagues participating in the on-call rota, dedicated accommodation is available in a hospital owned flat directly opposite The Portland Hospital, providing a practical and comfortable base when responding to urgent clinical activity.

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 safe, high quality anaesthetic care across a wide range of paediatric, maternity and adult surgical procedures.
Prepare, check and maintain anaesthetic equipment, drugs and theatre environments in line with clinical standards.
Support anaesthetists throughout procedures, responding effectively to the needs of patients and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Participate in the on call and standby rota, supporting emergency activity including Caesarean sections within the maternity service.
Contribute to a positive learning environment focused on continuous improvement, patient safety and clinical excellence.

What you’ll bring:
Current HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner or NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
Anaesthetic theatre experience or a strong interest in developing a career within anaesthetics.
Completed Anaesthetic Course, if NMC registered
Experience preparing and managing anaesthetic rooms and equipment safely and effectively.
Strong communication and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary theatre environment.
Commitment to delivering high standards of patient centred 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.
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 Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which 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 for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland Hospital
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
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.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that 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, to anyone that needs them.

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