Senior Operating Department Practitioner B6
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Senior Operating Department Practitioner B6
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Band 6 Senior Operating Department Practitioner to join their theatre teams, including the new Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre (CASIC). This leadership role involves delivering anaesthetic care, mentoring staff, and working across multiple departments.
- Location: The Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX
- Salary: £41,957 - £50,387 per annum (including HCAS)
- Contract: Permanent, Full-time
- Closing date: 24 May 2026
Job Summary
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for confident, experienced Band 6 Anaesthetic Practitioners to join their dynamic theatre teams, including the brand-new Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre (CASIC). This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with leadership, working at the forefront of surgical innovation while supporting and guiding teams across a wide range of perioperative settings.
Main Duties of the Job
- Lead by example in busy, high-performing clinical environments
- Support and mentor Band 5s, students, and new staff
- Keep services running smoothly across multiple areas
- Deliver safe, high-quality anaesthetic care across a range of settings
- Work flexibly wherever the service needs you
- Provide effective support to the anaesthetic team and support patient flow
- Attend and assist at priority calls in all areas of the hospital
- Champion patient safety, quality, and efficiency
- Be part of innovation – from advanced techniques to robotic surgery
About Us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner - with current UK HCPC Registration
- Registered Nurse - with current UK NMC Registration PLUS Anaesthetic Nurse Professional Qualification
Desirable:
- Practice Assessor or equivalent mentorship qualification
- Management Course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
- Demonstrable knowledge of perioperative practice including up to date knowledge of AAGBI, NICE, and DAS guidelines.
- Demonstrable knowledge of normal and altered anatomy and physiology including commonly encountered pre-existing patient conditions.
- Possess underpinning knowledge of pharmacology in perioperative care.
- CPD - evidence of post qualification experience and continuing professional development
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: The Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX
Website: www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk
Contact
For questions about the job, contact: Shared Anaesthetic Team Lead, Lisa Tinker at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden].