Anaesthetic Practitioner

Overview

We are hiring an Anaesthetic Practitioner for a permanent full-time post at a busy, energetic healthcare organisation in Bristol. The role is offered at 37.5 hours per week, arranged across 4 days, with shifts running from Monday to Saturday between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm. The position focuses on delivering consistently high standards of patient care within theatre and anaesthetic services.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out anaesthetic techniques and procedures competently and safely.
• Work as an effective member of the theatre team, contributing to care assessment in the operating theatre and other areas where anaesthetic support is needed.
• Monitor patients closely and escalate to medical staff whenever their condition requires attention.
• Manage allocated anaesthetic resources in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
• Share accurately recorded information with the theatre and anaesthetic multidisciplinary team to support patient safety and care updates.
• Support and oversee junior or unqualified colleagues, offering specialist guidance when assessing patients and interpreting acute conditions.

What We’re Looking For

• A Part 1 registered NMC nurse or an Operating Department Practitioner with orthopaedic experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and documentation.
• Confidence building good working relationships with patients and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Good IT and computer skills, with willingness to develop further as service needs change.
• Working knowledge of NMC/HCPC professional conduct guidance and current perioperative issues.
• Excellent organisation, problem-solving ability and the capacity to stay composed under pressure.

Benefits and Conditions

• Annual salary of £44,373.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day at 3, 5, 10 and 15 years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Private pension with both employer and employee contributions.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Access to a broad range of wellbeing and lifestyle discounts, along with local site discount vouchers.

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, though the vacancy may close earlier if a suitable person is appointed. Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. The organisation welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and promotes equal opportunities. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.