Spire Healthcare Ltd

Perioperative Practitioner - Anaesthetics & Recovery

The closing date is 23 December 2025

Job summary

Spire Regency Hospital is looking for a highly motivated Anaesthetics & Recovery Practitioner to join their friendly and hard-working team. 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

  • 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
  • Perform anaesthetic duties
  • Assess patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload
  • Develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing.

About us

The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, South Cheshire opened in 1991 and has undergone extensive site modernisation creating an excellent environment for our team and patients. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

25297

Job locations

West Street

Macclesfield

SK11 8DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Anaesthetic & Recovery Practitioner | Theatres | Macclesfield | 30 hours per week | Band 5/6 Equivalent

Spire Regency Hospital is looking for a highly motivated Anaesthetics & Recovery Practitioner to join their friendly and hard-working team. This is your opportunity to join one of the UK's leading private hospitals and take your career to the next level.

The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, South Cheshire opened in 1991 and has undergone extensive site modernisation creating an excellent environment for our team and patients. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.

Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business, bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality of patient care. We are committed to our employees, well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Duties and responsibilities

Working as part of this friendly and supportive team you can expect to assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures including ENT, neurological, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, ophthalmic, gynaecology and urology.

  • 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
  • Perform anaesthetic duties
  • Assess patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload
  • Develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing.
  • Who we're looking for;

    An interest in development and progression is encouraged and reinforced, offering the opportunity to complete the surgical first assist course and specialise within the surgical areas on offer. Our onsite education team will keep you up to date with BLS and ILS and you will be provided with your ALS training

  • Registered Nurse with an anaesthetic qualification
  • Operating Department Practitioner with anaesthetic experience
  • Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision
  • ODP qualification
  • HCPC or NMC registration
  • At least 2 years scrub experience
  • Working Hours: 30 hours per week on a rota covering Monday - Saturday

    Contract Type: Permanent

    Benefits

    We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • 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: 23/12/2025. If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

    For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Laura Irving on or 07710855095 For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Anaesthetic & Recovery Practitioner | Theatres | Macclesfield | 30 hours per week | Band 5/6 Equivalent

    Spire Regency Hospital is looking for a highly motivated Anaesthetics & Recovery Practitioner to join their friendly and hard-working team. This is your opportunity to join one of the UK's leading private hospitals and take your career to the next level.

    The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, South Cheshire opened in 1991 and has undergone extensive site modernisation creating an excellent environment for our team and patients. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.

    Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business, bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality of patient care. We are committed to our employees, well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

    Duties and responsibilities

    Working as part of this friendly and supportive team you can expect to assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures including ENT, neurological, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, ophthalmic, gynaecology and urology.

  • 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
  • Perform anaesthetic duties
  • Assess patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload
  • Develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing.
  • Who we're looking for;

    An interest in development and progression is encouraged and reinforced, offering the opportunity to complete the surgical first assist course and specialise within the surgical areas on offer. Our onsite education team will keep you up to date with BLS and ILS and you will be provided with your ALS training

  • Registered Nurse with an anaesthetic qualification
  • Operating Department Practitioner with anaesthetic experience
  • Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision
  • ODP qualification
  • HCPC or NMC registration
  • At least 2 years scrub experience
  • Working Hours: 30 hours per week on a rota covering Monday - Saturday

    Contract Type: Permanent

    Benefits

    We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • 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: 23/12/2025. If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

    For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Laura Irving on or 07710855095 For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Nurse with an anaesthetic qualification
    • Operating Department Practitioner with anaesthetic experience

    Experience

    Essential

    • At least 2 years scrub experience
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Nurse with an anaesthetic qualification
    • Operating Department Practitioner with anaesthetic experience

    Experience

    Essential

    • At least 2 years scrub experience

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    West Street

    Macclesfield

    SK11 8DW


    Employer's website

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


    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    West Street

    Macclesfield

    SK11 8DW


    Employer's website

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


    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    Laura Irving

    Laura.Irving@spirehealthcare.com

    +447710855095

    Details

    Date posted

    25 November 2025

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 6

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    25297

    Job locations

    West Street

    Macclesfield

    SK11 8DW


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