Job summaryWe are looking to recruit passionate and dynamic Bank Anaesthetic Theatre Practitioners to join our friendly team across Theatres at Cheltenham General and Gloucester Royal Hospitals.
Our two theatre suites comprise of ten theatres covering a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, Gynae Elective and Oncology, Urology, Upper GI, Colorectal, Breast and Minor Vascular. We also provide anaesthetic cover for two Ophthalmology theatres and outlying anaesthetic service areas of the hospital. Although CGH is predominantly an elective site, we offer out of hours emergency cover for urology, including urology and ophthalmology paediatric patients.
Being a part of our bank team will be an exciting opportunity . We are looking to enhance our team with Bank Workers who are enthusiastic to learn advanced skills in preparation for increased theatre activity, using the latest advances in innovative surgery.
Please note, applications will only be considered from registered ODP's or registered Nurses with an approved UK anaesthetic qualification and relavant significant experience.
Main duties of the jobYou will be working as part of the perioperative multidisciplinary theatre team delivering exceptional care for patients attending for their surgery. The post holder will be a HCPC registered ODP or NMC registered nurse with an anaesthetic qualification who will assess, plan, implement and evaluate high quality, safe and compassionate care for patients in the perioperative setting, providing specialist assistance to the anaesthetist.
This care will be facilitated utilising evidence-based perioperative standards, trust policies as well as local and national guidelines (e.g. NICE, NatSSIPS).
Your role will include the preparation of a wide range of specialist equipment, including anaesthetic machines, intravenous and airway equipment. During the surgical procedure the anaesthetic practitioner will also provide essential support between the surgical team and other parts of the operating theatre and hospital. The anaesthetic practitioner will be responsible for the preparation and safe transfer of the patient to the Critical Care or Recovery area. The job role will require the applicant to work within a range of settings and specialities, and cross-site working may be required on occasion.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a dynamic approach to their workload and have commitment, drive and enthusiasm.
About usCheltenham General and Orthopaedic Theatres have a well-established, kind and compassionate team with a culture that is supportive for learning and development. We are continually striving to improve the standard and quality of care we deliver to our patients and always open to new ideas and innovative thinking.
Working as part of our temporary staff bank which offers a flexible way of working, with a variety of working patterns.
As a member of the Gloucestershire Hospitals Bank you will:Gain experience of supporting/providing services within a large Trust.Have access to a diverse range of roles and opportunities to gain more experience.
Have the flexibility to work hours that suit you.
Be part of a local team that supports your career aspirations and provides full training and development free of charge.
Priority booking over Agency Workers.
Friendly, Onsite Bank Team, 7 days per week.
Ability to book Bank shifts from home.
Have access to a number of benefits, including the NHS pension scheme.
Access to staff support services and staff discount benefits.
DetailsDate posted12 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £39,043 a year
(pa pro rata if part-time)
ContractBank
Working patternFlexible working
Reference number318-26-T0481-A
Job locationsTrustwide (GRH & CGH)
Gloucestershire
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesExisting anaesthetic skills required. Open to Newly Qualified ODP applicants.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about working on the bank as an ODP.
For any enquiries please contact Caroline Sivyer - Clinical Manager for Temporary Staffing at caroline.sivyer@nhs.net
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- NMC level 1 actively registered Nurse with recognised anaesthetic course/ HCPC actively registered Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable- Teaching and Assessing Qualification (or equivalent)
- ILS/ALS
ExperienceEssential- Recent experience of working in a theatre environment utilising anaesthetic skills
Desirable- Experience working in specialities listed in Job Description
Knowledge / SkillsEssential- Anaesthetic skills applied in a clinical setting
- Mature and flexible approach to problem solving
- Effective time-management and prioritisation of workload
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as a team
- Knowledge of Trust's values and vision
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
