Lead Practitioner – Anaesthetics & Resuscitation | Permanent | £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Bonus | Cambridgeshire

Castlefield is proud to be working exclusively with Welbeck Health Partners, one of the UK’s most progressive private hospital groups, on the next phase of their growth plans.

Welbeck Health Partners is redefining private healthcare in the UK through consultant‑led, day‑case specialist centres designed around exceptional patient experience. With leading consultants across multiple specialist services, Welbeck delivers world‑class diagnostics, minimally invasive treatments, and seamless care pathways.

The Role:

We are looking to source a qualified Lead Practitioner – Anaesthetics & Resuscitationfor their brand-new hospital site in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced anaesthetic practitioner seeking to lead perioperative practice within a modern, high‑performing theatre service. You will provide expert anaesthetic support and drive clinical standards.

The role combines hands‑on clinical leadership with responsibility for resuscitation governance, emergency preparedness, and anaesthetic equipment compliance. Ideal for a confident leader ready to influence service quality, staff development, and patient safety across the centre.

Duties will include:

• Deliver expert anaesthetic support across all surgical specialties, performing full equipment checks, drug preparation, airway management and patient monitoring in line with AAGBI/RCoA standards
• Lead on anaesthetic equipment governance, controlled drug compliance and medical gas oversight, ensuring safe, efficient theatre readiness every day
• Act as the centre’s Resuscitation Lead, maintaining emergency equipment, coordinating ILS/BLS training, running simulated drills and responding as first clinician to intra‑operative emergencies
• Provide visible leadership to ODPs and theatre staff, supervising daily practice, supporting competency development and deputising for the Theatre Manager when required.
• Manage operational challenges including staffing, theatre flow and incident response, leading investigations and ensuring learning is embedded across the service
• Coordinate servicing, maintenance and replacement of anaesthetic and resuscitation equipment, working closely with materials management and external providers
• Uphold high governance standards through timely audits, accurate documentation, safety checklist compliance and active contribution to quality improvement activity

The Person:

The successful Lead Practitioner – Anaesthetics & Resuscitation:

• In‑depth knowledge of anaesthetic drugs, techniques and equipment, including TIVA, volatile agents and regional anaesthesia
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of emergency protocols such as anaphylaxis, malignant hyperthermia and failed airway management
• Familiar with AAGBI/RCoA standards for anaesthetic practice, equipment checking and safe theatre governance
• Clear knowledge of controlled drug legislation, safe storage requirements and compliant documentation
• Use electronic systems for equipment checks, incident reporting and training compliance records
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with sound understanding of CQC and HCPC/NMC requirements relevant to anaesthetic and resuscitation practice

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Professional registration covered
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car salary sacrifice (post probation)
• Store discounts/savings
• Corporate Eyecare
• Progression and CPD

How to Apply:

All interest, queries or applications to the Lead Practitioner – Anaesthetics & Resuscitation role at Welbeck Cambridge, will be handled exclusively via Castlefield. To apply for this role, please submit your CV via the apply button. For more information or to speak to the Project Lead Stephen Warne, use the below contact information:

M: 07570 721 519 | T: 0161 938 7234

stephen.warne@castlefieldrecruitment.com

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