Lead Anaesthetics Practitioner in Chelmsford

We are looking for an experienced Anaesthetic Lead. As the Anaesthetic Lead, you will be responsible for providing professional, clinical and operational leadership for the anaesthetic team within the theatre department. You will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality perioperative care, promote best practice, support workforce development and contribute to the efficient utilisation of theatre services.

The Anaesthetic Lead will act as a clinical expert and role model, working collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre practitioners, recovery staff and senior management to ensure excellent patient outcomes and compliance with national standards and local policies.

Where you'll be based: Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the anaesthetic practitioner team, promoting high standards of patient care and safety.
• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of anaesthetic services, ensuring effective staffing, theatre utilisation, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards, policies, and clinical governance requirements, including audits and incident investigations.
• Lead training, competency assessments, and professional development activities for anaesthetic practitioners and students.
• Work collaboratively with consultant anaesthetists, theatre teams, and wider hospital stakeholders to support service improvement and positive patient outcomes.
• Contribute to service development, change initiatives, and continuous quality improvement across the department.

What you'll bring:

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or Registered Nurse (NMC).
• ILS/ALS certified.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Anaesthetics, including Senior or Lead-level experience.
• Experience leading and coordinating teams within a theatre environment.
• Experience of staff supervision, mentoring, and performance management.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement.

Why join us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development.

• Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security: Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants; Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance; Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary; Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period; Employee Assistance Programme.
• WorkLife Balance: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days; Flexible shift patterns, where possible; Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave; Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you.
• Career Development & Recognition: Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development; Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people.
• Lifestyle & Everyday Perks: Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts; Cycle2Work scheme; Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible; Free parking on site, where possible.

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk.