Anaesthetic Practitioner
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.48 to £18.47 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Medacs Healthcare |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | DH-MSEBr-AP_1769188545 |
Summary
Locum Anaesthetic Practitioner - Broomfield Hospital
Salary: £16.48 - £18.47 per hour
Contract Type: Agency
Location: Southend University Hospital
Shift Patterns: Available Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00
Make a Difference as a Locum Anaesthetic Practitioner
Are you a qualified Anaesthetic Practitioner or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with UK anaesthetic experience? Looking for flexibility, career progression, and the chance to work in a dynamic theatre environment?
Join Medacs Healthcare - where your skills help shape better patient outcomes. We're recruiting locum Anaesthetic Practitioners to support various specialties across Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford. Whether you're seeking weekday shifts or full-time flexibility, we have roles to suit your lifestyle.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be part of a multi-skilled anaesthetic team delivering safe, high-quality care across a range of surgical specialties, including:
- Orthopaedics & Trauma
- Head & Neck
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- General Surgery
- Urology
- Vascular
You'll will be:
- responsible for assisting in the preparation and delivery of anaesthetic procedures for patients undergoing surgery
- supporting the team to prepare a wide range of specialist equipment and drugs, including anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment and devices that safely secure the patient's airway during anesthesia
- responsible for monitoring patients throughout the anaesthetic process
- responding quickly to any changes or complications that may arise
What You'll Need
Essential:
- HCPC or NMC Registration (RGN/ODP)
- Minimum of 6 months UK based Operating Theatre experience
- Right to work in the UK (No visa sponsorship is available for this role)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable:
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) / Paediatric ILS
- Mentoring or teaching qualification
Why Join Medacs Healthcare?
We're more than a locum recruitment agency - we work in partnership with you to ensure you find your perfect locum role. With access to block bookings, flexible shifts to suit you, and a friendly, supportive team, you'll feel the difference we make together.
Benefits of working with us include:
- 30 years of recruitment experience
- Fast-track registration
- Registration and onboarding support
- Dedicated compliance team
- Referral bonuses
- Opportunities across the UK and internationally
Apply Now
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of our team!
Note: We are unable to process applications from candidates who cannot provide evidence of UK right to work. Sponsorship is unfortunately not available.
We're committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.