Spire Healthcare Ltd

Bank Perioperative Practitioner - Anaesthetics

The closing date is 23 November 2025

Job summary

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital is looking for a highly motivated Anaesthetic Practitioner to join their friendly and hard-working team on the bank, this is your opportunity to join one of the UK's leading private hospitals and take your career to the next level.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to develop skills and specialty-based knowledge to support anaesthetic practice in a multi-specialty environment, which may involve procedures performed under general, regional and local anaesthetic.

About us

At Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, we provide comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments in a comfortable and relaxed private hospital environment. You can get fast access to consultants who are experts in their field and can provide you with personalised treatments, all in a safe environment.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

24974

Job locations

30 New Rd, Impington, Cambridge

Cambridge

CB24 9EL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Anaesthetic Practitioner | Bank | Theatres | Cambridge | Flexible working hours | Competitive rates Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital is looking for a highly motivated Anaesthetic Practitioner to join their friendly and hard-working team on the bank, this is your opportunity to join one of the UK's leading private hospitals and take your career to the next level. Duties and responsibilities: - The post holder will be expected to develop skills and specialty-based knowledge to support anaesthetic practice in a multi-specialty environment, which may involve procedures performed under general, regional and local anaesthetic. - Prepare the operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum - Ensure the Patient Record is completed in a timely and accurate way - Perform anaesthetic duties Who we're looking for - Registered Nurse/ODP; with proven experience within Anaesthetic - You will be an enthusiastic, dedicated team player who is also used to working under minimum supervision - You will be providing exemplary planned care for patients within the perioperative stage and assisting in the management and organisation of care provision in the operating theatre. - You will have the opportunity to hone your skills as the unit performs various surgical procedures ranging from General Surgery, Orthopaedic, ENT, Plastics and Ophthalmic - ALS and Airway Maintenance certifications would be desirable, though not essential - Flexible to work atleast 1-2 shifts per week Shifts: Monday - Friday: Department runs from 7;30am - 20:30pm Benefits * Bank colleagues are paid weekly * We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave * Unsocial Enhancements, dependent upon shift pattern worked (won't be applicable for all) * Access to Spire Healthcare pension * Access to Blue Light Card discounts * Smart spending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You' * Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You' * Free uniform * Free DBS * Full induction, including mandatory training updates * Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts * Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team * We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave. Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: * Driving clinical excellence * Doing the right thing * Caring is our passion * Keeping it simple * Delivering on our promises * Succeeding and celebrating together * Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: 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 For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people

Job description

Job responsibilities

Anaesthetic Practitioner | Bank | Theatres | Cambridge | Flexible working hours | Competitive rates Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital is looking for a highly motivated Anaesthetic Practitioner to join their friendly and hard-working team on the bank, this is your opportunity to join one of the UK's leading private hospitals and take your career to the next level. Duties and responsibilities: - The post holder will be expected to develop skills and specialty-based knowledge to support anaesthetic practice in a multi-specialty environment, which may involve procedures performed under general, regional and local anaesthetic. - Prepare the operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum - Ensure the Patient Record is completed in a timely and accurate way - Perform anaesthetic duties Who we're looking for - Registered Nurse/ODP; with proven experience within Anaesthetic - You will be an enthusiastic, dedicated team player who is also used to working under minimum supervision - You will be providing exemplary planned care for patients within the perioperative stage and assisting in the management and organisation of care provision in the operating theatre. - You will have the opportunity to hone your skills as the unit performs various surgical procedures ranging from General Surgery, Orthopaedic, ENT, Plastics and Ophthalmic - ALS and Airway Maintenance certifications would be desirable, though not essential - Flexible to work atleast 1-2 shifts per week Shifts: Monday - Friday: Department runs from 7;30am - 20:30pm Benefits * Bank colleagues are paid weekly * We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave * Unsocial Enhancements, dependent upon shift pattern worked (won't be applicable for all) * Access to Spire Healthcare pension * Access to Blue Light Card discounts * Smart spending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You' * Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You' * Free uniform * Free DBS * Full induction, including mandatory training updates * Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts * Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team * We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave. Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: * Driving clinical excellence * Doing the right thing * Caring is our passion * Keeping it simple * Delivering on our promises * Succeeding and celebrating together * Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: 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 For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/ODP; with proven experience within Anaesthetic

Desirable

  • ALS and Airway Maintenance certifications would be desirable

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/ODP; with proven experience within Anaesthetic
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/ODP; with proven experience within Anaesthetic

Desirable

  • ALS and Airway Maintenance certifications would be desirable

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/ODP; with proven experience within Anaesthetic

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

30 New Rd, Impington, Cambridge

Cambridge

CB24 9EL


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

30 New Rd, Impington, Cambridge

Cambridge

CB24 9EL


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Resourcing Partner

Serena Phillips

Sarena.phillips2@spirehealthcare.com

+447395791479

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

24974

Job locations

30 New Rd, Impington, Cambridge

Cambridge

CB24 9EL


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