Lead Anaesthetics Practitioner – Clinical Leader

About the role

Ramsay Health Care is seeking an experienced Lead Anaesthetics Practitioner to provide clinical and operational leadership for the anaesthetic team within the theatre department. You will ensure safe, high‑quality peri‑operative care while supporting workforce development and efficient theatre utilisation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the anaesthetic practitioner team, promoting high standards of patient care and safety.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day delivery of anaesthetic services, managing staffing, theatre utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards, policies and clinical governance, including audits and incident investigations.
• Lead training, competency assessments and professional development for anaesthetic practitioners and students.
• Collaborate with consultant anaesthetists, theatre teams and hospital stakeholders to drive service improvement and positive patient outcomes.
• Contribute to service development, change initiatives and continuous quality improvement across the department.

Required profile

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or Registered Nurse (NMC).
• ILS/ALS certified with evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in anaesthetics, including senior or lead‑level roles.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating teams within a theatre environment.
• Experience in staff supervision, mentoring and performance management.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement.

Required skills

What we offer

• Private medical cover (extendable to partners and dependants).
• Discounted Bupa dental insurance.
• Life assurance (death in service) at three times your base salary.
• Private pension with Ramsay matching up to 5% after qualifying period.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.