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Senior Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics

HCA Healthcare

Senior Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics

full-timePosted: Aug 17, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026The Harley Street Clinic

Job Description

Role: Senior Theatre Practitioner- AnaestheticsLocation: The Harley Street Clinic, London Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37.5 hours per weekShifts: Monday – Saturday, earlies and lates Salary: Competitive + Shift AllowanceWe’re looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics to join our Theatre team at The Harley Street Clinic, proudly rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. Renowned for delivering some of the most complex care in London, The Harley Street Clinic provides highly specialised services across oncology, neurosurgery, cardiology and a wide range of advanced surgical specialties. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and supported by expert multidisciplinary teams, our theatres offer a fast-paced environment where clinical excellence is at the heart of everything we do.As a Senior Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, responsive and patient-centred perioperative care, supporting complex procedures across specialties including cardiac, neuro, thoracic, vascular, spine, plastics, breast reconstruction, ENT, gastrointestinal and maxillofacial surgery. We are seeking an experienced practitioner with broad exposure to complex case mixes and strong anaesthetic expertise. A sedation certificate would be advantageous.Our theatres operate Monday to Saturday, with a 7-day on-call service. On-call commitments average 8-10 shifts per month, although this may vary depending on service activity and leave requirements. Candidates must be able to attend the hospital within one hour when on call, or make suitable arrangements to ensure this requirement is met.With opportunities to work alongside leading consultants and develop specialist skills in a highly regarded clinical environment, this role offers excellent scope for professional growth and career progression.What you'll do: Deliver consistently high‑quality, evidence‑based anaesthetic care, ensuring every patient receives safe, effective and compassionate support throughout their perioperative journeyLead on the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of all aspects of anaesthetic and perioperative care, using your senior expertise to anticipate patient needs and respond confidently to changing clinical situationsPrepare patients for anaesthetic and operative procedures, providing skilled assistance to the anaesthetist and wider surgical team while ensuring smooth, efficient theatre workflowsContribute fully as a senior member of the theatre team, sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues and promoting a positive, cohesive team culture that drives continuous improvementAt 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 bring: Significant number of years dedicated anaesthetics experienceCurrent NMC or HCPC registrationRecognised Anaesthetics Course/QualificationStrong commitment to patient and staff safety, consistently upholding best practice and safe‑working principlesAbility to build effective working relationships with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary teamWhy 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 employees, 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 Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner at The Harley Street Clinic 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 youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture 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 #LI-JE1

Locations

  • The Harley Street Clinic

Required Qualifications

  • Significant number of years dedicated anaesthetics experience (experience)
  • Current NMC or HCPC registration (experience)
  • Recognised Anaesthetics Course/Qualification (experience)
  • Strong commitment to patient and staff safety, consistently upholding best practice and safe‑working principles (experience)
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team (experience)
  • 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. (experience, 50 years)
  • We believe that by caring for our employees, 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 Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner at The Harley Street Clinic you’ll be eligible for: (experience)
  • 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you (experience)
  • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals (experience)
  • Private pension contribution which increases with length of service (experience)
  • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme (experience)
  • Group Life Assurance from day one (experience)
  • Critical illness cover (experience)
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay (experience)
  • Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland (experience)
  • Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you (experience)
  • Discounts with over 800 major retailers (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Deliver consistently high‑quality, evidence‑based anaesthetic care, ensuring every patient receives safe, effective and compassionate support throughout their perioperative journey
  • Lead on the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of all aspects of anaesthetic and perioperative care, using your senior expertise to anticipate patient needs and respond confidently to changing clinical situations
  • Prepare patients for anaesthetic and operative procedures, providing skilled assistance to the anaesthetist and wider surgical team while ensuring smooth, efficient theatre workflows
  • Contribute fully as a senior member of the theatre team, sharing knowledge, mentoring colleagues and promoting a positive, cohesive team culture that drives continuous improvement

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