Company: Ramsay Health Care
Location: Shirley
Posted: May 1st, 2026
Job Description
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Anaesthetic & Recovery Practitioner - RN/ODP at North Downs Hospital, Caterham. We are looking for a passionate individual to join the Theatre Team .
The successful candidate will have HCPC/NMC registration, good experience in a similar role, with proven ability to work well within a team. With excellent communication skills they will also be required to ensuring high standards of care for all patients
What you need to know
To succeed in this role, you will need to have a strong clinical background in acute surgical care. We are looking for a dynamic and positive individual to ensure the Theatre department is Safe, Effective, Responsive, Caring, and Well Led.
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Theatre team, developing excellent working relationships with staff members, consultants and key stakeholders.
They will assist in driving sustainable excellence in the safety and quality of care and services.
They will support the Quality agenda by monitoring achievements against required standards, identifying risks to quality of care and services and planning, recommending /implementing changes for continuous improvement.
Essential experience and qualifications for this role
HCPC/NMC
Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Sound computer skills and knowledge
What you’ll bring with you
A strong clinical background.
A commitment to the delivery of customer focussed services.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
A proven track record and evidence of successfully delivering a change agenda to enhance quality and efficiency.
Experience and confidence in effectively meeting compliance to the Governance Framework.
Comprehensive understanding of relevant legal and professional care/practice standards and evidence of supporting ongoing professional development.
Why join us?
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
Employee Assistance Programme
Work–Life Balance
25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
Flexible shift patterns, where possible
Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
Career Development & Recognition
Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
Cycle2Work scheme
Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
Free parking on site, where possible
About Us
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.
We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.