About this role
Job summary
Step up. Lead. Make an impact.
Band 6 Anaesthetic Practitioner - SeniorRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Ready to take your next career step? We're looking for confident, experienced Band 6 Anaesthetic Practitioners to join our dynamic theatre teams at Royal Surrey -- to include working in our brand-new, state-of-the-art operating theatres known as the 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. We are looking for highly flexible practitioners who thrive in a dynamic environment and are confident working across multiple departments while supporting service delivery and staff development.
Main duties of the job
More Than a Job -- A Leadership Role
You'll be a visible leader on the ground, driving high standards and supporting the anaesthetic practitioners' team to deliver exceptional care.
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 Step up, make decisions, and take ownership What You'll Be Doing
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 What We Need From You
Qualified ODP or Registered Nurse with strong anaesthetic experience Ready to step into leadership and support others Flexible, adaptable, and confident working across departments Calm under pressure and proactive in your approach Committed to high standards, safety, and continuous improvement Flexibility isn't optional -- it's essential. You'll work across all areas requiring anaesthetic support.
About us
Royal Surrey 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 along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
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. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description & person Specification
Why This Role Stands Out
CASIC is changing the game.
7,000 additional patients treated every year 60% cancer-related surgery Serving a population of up to 3 million Delivering faster, smarter, patient-centred care But this role goes beyond one department. Youll work across theatres, day surgery, and specialist areas, keeping every day varied, challenging, and rewarding.
What We Need From You
Qualified ODP or Registered Nurse with strong anaesthetic experience Ready to step into leadership and support others Flexible, adaptable, and confident working across departments Calm under pressure and proactive in your approach Committed to high standards, safety, and continuous improvement Flexibility isnt optional its essential. Youll work across all areas requiring anaesthetic support.
What Youll Get
A state-of-the-art working environment in CASIC Real opportunities to grow as a leader Exposure to cutting-edge and robotic surgery A diverse working environment across multiple anaesthetic settings Ongoing training, education and career progression opportunities A supportive team that values leadership, flexibility, collaboration and wellbeing Ready to Step Up?
Join the Royal Surrey and take the next step in your career combining expert clinical practice with leadership and innovation.
Your leadership can make a difference.Your expertise can shape patient care.Your future starts here.
Apply today
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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Surrey Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)