Anaesthetic Practitioner

ODPs and anaesthetic nurses are an integral part of the Theatre's team, assisting the anaesthetist with all types of anaesthetics for a range of surgical specialties.

At the L&D, we undertake gynaecology, urology, ENT & Maxillo-facial, general surgery, colorectal and upper GI, Bariatrics, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, and emergency surgery, as well as supporting external areas such as A&E resus, ECT suite, MRI and CT. We will also be undertaking Major vascular surgery in our new Acute Services block so we are looking for staff with major vascular experience.

Applicants must be working in the UK and registered with the HCPC/NMC. Others will not be shortlisted if failing to meet this criteria

We are looking for hardworking, Band 5 anaesthetic practitioners to join our Theatres team at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

Theatres is an exciting, fast- paced department, with patient care at the heart of all we do.

If you are a current Band 5 ODP or anaesthetic nurse, or an ODP student qualifying in 2024, we'd love for you to join our team.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.