Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Anaesthetic Practitioner/ ODP/Anaestethic nurse

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Job summary

Anaesthetic Practitioner

Band 5 (37.5 hours per week)

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic ODP /Anaesthetic Practitioner to join our friendly team of theatre practitioner with flexible approach to work patterns, ability to facilitate change and with good interpersonal skill in all different specialties eg Obstetric, Colorectal , Paediatric.

Able to work independently in all specialties.

Interviews: tbc

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the theatre team, liaise with Aneasthetist, scrub and recovery team, providing a high standard of skills and support during each phase of the patient's perioperative journey care , as well as individualized patients needs.

You will need to work across the operating theatre unit both Croydon Elective Centre (CEC) and emergency Surgical Centre (ESC). Responsible for preparing each surgical Anaesthetic procedure and all of the necessary Anaesthetic equipment in readiness for all types of Anaesthetic or recovery of a patient.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year pa inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-7248663-MC

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London rd , Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Registered ODP/Anaesthetic Practitioner
  • Enthusiastic, Flexible, Willing to take responsibility, Able to work within a team
  • Able to use initiative proven communication skills

Desirable

  • Related degree
  • Basic experience in supervision of junior staff/others
  • Basic computer skills

Kowledge and Understanding

Essential

  • In dept and prove knowledge of the key area of speciality
  • Able to organise and manage the day-to-day department activities
  • Problem solving skills - able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and identify appropriate sources of secondary support
  • Team building
  • Teaching/Facilitating/ Training experience

Desirable

  • Intravenous and Drug calculation

Experience

Essential

  • Able to manage difficult situation
  • Experience of clinical supervision in an area: including management of rotas, resources and staff
  • Significant post experience in Operating Theatre, with particular experience in area of key specialities: Paediatric, Obstetric, Trauma and General theatre anaesthetic practice

Desirable

  • Reliable work record

Skills /Abilities

Essential

  • Experience of analysing detailed information, evidence of successful projects and follow through action
  • Punctual / Motivated
  • An understanding of issues related to financial Management
  • Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment

Desirable

  • Willing to learn
  • Flexible approach to working
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Registered ODP/Anaesthetic Practitioner
  • Enthusiastic, Flexible, Willing to take responsibility, Able to work within a team
  • Able to use initiative proven communication skills

Desirable

  • Related degree
  • Basic experience in supervision of junior staff/others
  • Basic computer skills

Kowledge and Understanding

Essential

  • In dept and prove knowledge of the key area of speciality
  • Able to organise and manage the day-to-day department activities
  • Problem solving skills - able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and identify appropriate sources of secondary support
  • Team building
  • Teaching/Facilitating/ Training experience

Desirable

  • Intravenous and Drug calculation

Experience

Essential

  • Able to manage difficult situation
  • Experience of clinical supervision in an area: including management of rotas, resources and staff
  • Significant post experience in Operating Theatre, with particular experience in area of key specialities: Paediatric, Obstetric, Trauma and General theatre anaesthetic practice

Desirable

  • Reliable work record

Skills /Abilities

Essential

  • Experience of analysing detailed information, evidence of successful projects and follow through action
  • Punctual / Motivated
  • An understanding of issues related to financial Management
  • Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment

Desirable

  • Willing to learn
  • Flexible approach to working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London rd , Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London rd , Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Paula Joyner

Paula.joyner@nhs.net

02084013296

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year pa inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-7248663-MC

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London rd , Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Supporting documents

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