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Horder Healthcare

Bank Contract - Anaesthetic Practitioner

The closing date is 30 January 2026

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Job summary

Working closely with the Theatre Management team, including the Anaesthetist and Clinical Lead, as well our team of close-knit and experienced individuals, you will be responsible for actively participating in, supporting and maintaining the highest standard of care to our patients, as well as the wider departments, to ensure an efficient and seamless service is provided at all times. Playing a pivotal role in assisting the Anaesthetist from induction to immediate post-theatre recovery, this role will encompass a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

  • Support the anaesthetist throughout surgery and recovery.
  • Apply specialist perioperative knowledge to deliver safe, effective care.
  • Use problem-solving and critical thinking to improve services and self-development.
  • Lead professionally, taking delegated responsibilities to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Supervise and mentor junior staff.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of patient care.
  • Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care and positive patient experiences.
  • Promote open communication and a supportive environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
  • Document incidents and complaints, and take steps to prevent recurrence.
  • Take a lead role in emergencies until further help arrives.
  • Encourage learning and development through mentoring programs.

About us

Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.

We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.

Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.

We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.

We are committed to caring, and committed to you.

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32.42 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

J139-122641

Job locations

Horder Healthcare

East Grinstead

RH19 3EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Recognised as a Centre of Excellence, The McIndoe Centre is looking for experienced Anaesthetic Practitioners to join their ever-growing and developing Theatre team on a Bank Basis.

Due to on-call requirements, we cannot consider applications with a travel time of over 60-minutes.

Location: The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead

Contract: Zero-hours (Bank)

Shift Availability: Requires availability on days, weekends, bank holidays, and some night shifts

Hourly Rate: £32.42 per hour (with enhanced rates for evening, weekend and bank holidays)

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.

At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.

As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.

In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Recognised as a Centre of Excellence, The McIndoe Centre is looking for experienced Anaesthetic Practitioners to join their ever-growing and developing Theatre team on a Bank Basis.

Due to on-call requirements, we cannot consider applications with a travel time of over 60-minutes.

Location: The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead

Contract: Zero-hours (Bank)

Shift Availability: Requires availability on days, weekends, bank holidays, and some night shifts

Hourly Rate: £32.42 per hour (with enhanced rates for evening, weekend and bank holidays)

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.

At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.

As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.

In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.

Person Specification

About you

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or equivalent ODP Level 3 qualification.
  • Prior experience within a UK hospital setting.
  • Experienced in anaesthetics, with completion of a UK recognised anaesthetics course.
  • You will be a passionate and empathetic experienced professional, with excellent communications skills to help build those all-important and respected relationships with our patients and your colleagues.
  • Prior experience within a hospital theatre setting.
  • Proactive and forward thinking, with a passion for continued learning.
  • A working ethic aligned to our core values as a group: Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity and Pride.
Person Specification

About you

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or equivalent ODP Level 3 qualification.
  • Prior experience within a UK hospital setting.
  • Experienced in anaesthetics, with completion of a UK recognised anaesthetics course.
  • You will be a passionate and empathetic experienced professional, with excellent communications skills to help build those all-important and respected relationships with our patients and your colleagues.
  • Prior experience within a hospital theatre setting.
  • Proactive and forward thinking, with a passion for continued learning.
  • A working ethic aligned to our core values as a group: Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity and Pride.

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).

Additional information

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

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

East Grinstead

RH19 3EB


Employer's website

https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

East Grinstead

RH19 3EB


Employer's website

https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR

Recruitment Team

recruitment@horder.co.uk

01892342891

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32.42 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

J139-122641

Job locations

Horder Healthcare

East Grinstead

RH19 3EB


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