Senior Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics, Recovery & Surgical
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Theatre Practitioner (Anaesthetics, sudtenon & Scrub) to join our Theatre team. This is a senior clinical leadership role with responsibility for the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of perioperative care across anaesthetic, recovery, and scrub functions.
The post holder will act as a clinical expert and first-line leader, providing hands‑on clinical care while coordinating theatre activity, supporting staff, and ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and governance. This is a predominantly clinical role with significant operational, leadership, and management responsibilities.
Professional
- To ensure that all departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, are adhered to.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanour.
- Uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours and behave in a manner befitting the leadership role, maintaining public and colleague confidence.
Clinical Safety
- Take responsibility for the running of the anaesthetic, recovery and scrub teams, ensuring a proactive approach to prompt starts, the maintenance of flow and adherence to safer anaesthetic guidelines.
- It is the responsibility of the post holder to take appropriate steps to ensure this is the case and expand if this is being compromised.
- Ensure the safer surgery checklist principles are adhered to, taking the lead if necessary ensuring the presence of the entire team.
- Act as deputy for the Department Clinical Leads as necessary.
Clinical Leadership
- Ensure the delivery of high quality evidenced based care.
- Managerial and Professional Leadership
- Encourage the staff and role model in terms of flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing demands identified by the Theatre Matron.
Financial and performance management
- Support the Theatre Matron in the management of the budget for Pay and Non Pay.
What’s in it for You?
- Competitive salary (including high cost area supplement)
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- 24/7 independent counselling support
- Career-long learning and development opportunities
- Excellent transport connections
- Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ambily Elizabeth Kurian Job title: Matron Email address: ambily.kurian7@nhs.net Telephone number: 07512553494
Jomy Jolly
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Senior Theatre Practitioner employer: Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
Moorfields Eye Hospital is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its team members while delivering world-class eye care. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive culture rooted in kindness and equity, Moorfields offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. As we prepare to move to our state-of-the-art Oriel site in Camden, employees will benefit from innovative facilities and collaborative environments that enhance both personal and professional growth.
Contact Details:
Moorfields Eye Hospital, London Recruitment Team
