Job summary
Interviews for this position will require face-to-face attendance as there will be a practical assessment. We are not able to accommodate requests for alternative dates or remote interviews.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Anaesthetic Practitioner to join our Theatre Department at Kettering General Hospital. Working across a wide range of specialties including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology, Breast, ENT and Maxillofacial Surgery, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and high-quality perioperative care.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, providing expert anaesthetic support and contributing to the smooth running of both elective and emergency services, including participation in the out-of-hours on-call rota. Applicants must be either an HCPC-registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or an NMC-registered Nurse with a recognised post-registration anaesthetic qualification.

We are looking for a dedicated professional with a passion for patient care, strong perioperative knowledge and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. In return, we offer a supportive team, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real difference to the patient experience.

In your supporting statement, please explain which of our values resonates most with you and why. Applications that do not address this may not be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a safe, welcoming and caring environment in line with NMC/HCPC and CQC standards
• Support patients undergoing surgery and provide high-quality anaesthetic care
• Prepare and check specialist anaesthetic equipment, drugs and airway management devices
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team to support safe patient care and effective patient flow
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised, evidence-based care
• Support the day-to-day running of the department and contribute to service improvement
• Supervise and support junior colleagues and unqualified staff when required, maintaining high standards of care

About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications. Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Kettering can offer a package to include Pension, Leave, Pay, Flexible working, Reward Scheme, Recognition and Development. Theatres have a dedicated staff education and development team to encourage, support and assist our staff to reach their full potential. We pride ourselves in offering our staff the best development opportunities and welcome all views and ideas through collaborative working. Kettering area offers several market towns and many charming villages, all within easy reach of major cities. The housing market remains competitively priced, offering excellent educational provision and a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities.

Details
Date posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum/pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 264-7669077-SUR-B
Job locations: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN168UZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registered Anaesthetic or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Evidence of post registration study in peri-operative care, NVQ level study or equivalent
• Evidence of Accredited Post-Graduate Anaesthetic Module/Course
• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent level of education, training or experience

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Post Registration experience as band 5 staff nurse/ODP or equivalent in Theatres
• Relevant experience in a peri anaesthesia care environment
• Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners
• Evidence of ability to supervise members of the team

Desirable

• NHS experience

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and effective time management
• Resuscitation skills and the knowledge to initiate appropriate action in a clinical emergency.
• Airway management skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN168UZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Theatre Lead ODP, Ali Ross, alison.ross27@nhs.net, 01536493741

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