Perioperative Practitioner - Anaesthetics and Recovery

Job summary

Spire Manchester is looking to recruit an ODP/Anaesthetics & Recovery Practitioner, welcoming applications from newly qualified and experienced professionals, to join our warm and friendly theatre team. This opportunity is open to ODPs and Registered Nurses (RNs must hold a recognised Anaesthetics qualification) who are keen to work in a modern, well-equipped private hospital with a varied elective caseload. Youll be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, a positive and collaborative culture, and clear development pathways, making this an ideal role whether youre beginning your career or looking for your next step.

Main duties of the job

To provide exemplary planned care for patients and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in the operating theatre.

About us

Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently consists of over 800 colleagues and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.

Details

• Date posted: 28 April 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 25435
• Job locations: 170 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2AF, Manchester, M20 2AF

Job responsibilities

Anaesthetics & Recovery | Theatres | Full Time | Permanent | Manchester | Outstanding CQC rating

Spire Manchester is looking to recruit an ODP/Anaesthetics & Recovery Practitioner, welcoming applications from newly qualified and experienced professionals, to join our warm and friendly theatre team. This opportunity is open to ODPs and Registered Nurses (RNs must hold a recognised Anaesthetics qualification) who are keen to work in a modern, well-equipped private hospital with a varied elective caseload. Youll be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, a positive and collaborative culture, and clear development pathways, making this an ideal role whether youre beginning your career or looking for your next step.

Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently consists of over 800 colleagues and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide exemplary planned care for patients and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in the operating theatre.
• Prepare the anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to equipment and supplies required for specific procedures.
• Ensure the Patient Record is completed in a timely and accurate way
• Perform anaesthetic duties across a range of specialties.
• Supporting in assessing patients health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload
• Assist in the delivery of care to meet the patients needs in an extremely busy department
• Prepping the recovery bays and of course, looking after patients after their surgery
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
• HCPC registered ODP or NMC (including the Anaesthetic module) registered Nurse
• Working in teams and withminimum supervision
• Competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration/practitioner qualification and additional training.

Who we're looking for:

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
• HCPC registered ODP or NMC (including the Anaesthetic module) registered Nurse
• Working in teams and withminimum supervision

Competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration/practitioner qualification and additional training

Benefits

We offer employees 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
• Free onsite parking

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker on 07525887973 or e-mailSarah.whittaker@spirehealthcare.com

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