Senior Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics
HCA Healthcare
- Location
- The Harley Street Clinic
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
About this role
Role
Senior Theatre Practitioner- Anaesthetics Location: The Harley Street Clinic, London Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Monday – Saturday, earlies and lates Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance We’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 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 At 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 experience Current NMC or HCPC registration Recognised Anaesthetics Course/Qualification Strong commitment to patient and staff safety, consistently upholding best practice and safe‑working principles Ability to build effective working relationships with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team 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. We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide