Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic Lead Anaesthetic Practitioner to join our theatre team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered Nurse with extensive anaesthetic experience to work in a modern, patient-focused environment, supporting elective surgical services. Working as part of our multidisciplinary theatre team, you will lead the delivery of high-quality anaesthetic care, ensuring patient safety and supporting the consultant anaesthetist throughout the perioperative journey.

Job Summary
To plan and manage the implementation of individual care programmes for patients in the perioperative period as part of the wider theatre team.

To guide, instruct and monitor junior staff and support staff.

Following a period of support and induction, to deputise for the team leader as required.

To practice in accordance with Professional Codes and statutory requirements

The post holder will be expected to meet objectives set out during annual appraisal / Personal Development Review.

To work flexibly within any area of the company as directed by the Head of Clinical Services to provide support in line with service needs

Main Duties of the Job

• Prepare and check anaesthetic equipment and medications.
• Assist the anaesthetist before, during and after procedures.
• Monitor patients throughout the anaesthetic phase of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and clinical records.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Work collaboratively with theatre and recovery teams.

About Us
Founded in 2006, Bespoke Healthcare has earned an excellent reputation in the NHS and other leading independent healthcare providers for their professionalism, safe and effective care delivery, ethics and highly experienced consultants and clinicians. Bespoke Healthcare is one of the UKs leading independent providers of nerve conduction studies and intra-operative monitoring for NHS hospitals. Our dedicated IOM Division provides a seamless, highly professional monitoring service to optimise treatment and minimise risk during complex surgery. We are extremely proud to be one of the only independent healthcare providers in the UK to be awarded an NHS contract to provide complex neurology services. Led by a team of expert consultant neurologists, supported by neurology specialist nurses, the South Cumbria service provides diagnosis and treatment for ongoing monitoring and management of patients with complex neurological conditions, alongside our tertiary NHS provider. The Bespoke Healthcare Group includes our Preston-based Greater Lancashire Hospital. Operated by local people for local people, the Hospital works with some of the UKs top consultants to provide first-class outpatient care and state-of-the-art diagnostics. We work in partnership with multiple NHS Trusts to deliver fast, high-quality day care treatment and surgery and are the only hospital in Northwest UK to be rated outstanding for patient care by the CQC.

Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £50,000 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: E0137-26-0007
Job locations: Greater Lancashire Hospital, D'Urton Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5LD, United Kingdom

Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with company policies and guidelines
• Deliver a high standard of perioperative care based upon a sound evidence base.
• Provide skilled clinical assistance to the surgical, anaesthetic and recovery teams.
• Maintaining timely and accurate patient care documentation, ensuring that confidentiality is respected.
• Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and wellbeing of all patients in our care.
• Communicating with and assisting the wider hospital team to maintain excellence in the delivery of patient care.
• Working within NMC/HCPC Guidelines and hospital policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations.
• Ensure that adequate resources are available to meet the needs of the patients
• Contribute to the maintenance of appropriate stock levels and have an awareness of materials management.
• Ensure that all equipment for patient use is kept in good working order in line with current Regulations.
• Ensure that adequate skill mix is available to meet the needs of the patients.
• Have a positive attitude to continuing professional development to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for safe and effective perioperative practice.
• Possess a clear understanding of Clinical Governance in relation to standards of care, support of colleagues and audit of care.
• Participate in the utilisation, evaluation and conduct of audit and research.
• Contribute to and evaluate the implantation of new ideas and innovations within the Theatre areas.
• Promote a professional image by acting as a role model to others, provide and participate in clinical supervision.
• Act as a source of advice and support for other colleagues
• To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment promoting a professional image of a Theatre Practitioner role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC-registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or NMC-registered Registered Nurse.

Desirable

• Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Mentoring & Assessing Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience working as an Anaesthetic Practitioner.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Flexible availability, including weekends.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details
Employer name: Bespoke Healthcare
Address: Greater Lancashire Hospital, D'Urton Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5LD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.bespokehealthcare.co.uk/

Employer Contact
For questions about the job, contact:
Chief Operating Officer
Sara Derbyshire
Sara.Derbyshire@Bespokehealthcare.co.uk
07969476690