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Anaesthetic Practitioner in West Midlands

Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city and the commercial heart of the West Midlands private healthcare market. The region also includes Coventry, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent, all of which have active independent clinical sectors. Anaesthetic Practitioner roles in the West Midlands are served by a mix of single-site independents and multi-site private healthcare groups, offering candidates a range of practice environments.

About this role

Anaesthetic practitioners (APs) in UK private hospitals support anaesthetists throughout the perioperative pathway, including preparation of anaesthetic equipment, patient positioning, and assistance during induction and emergence. APs are HCPC-registered operating department practitioners (ODPs) or NMC-registered nurses with anaesthetic training.

Regulator Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Typical salary £30,000 – £50,000

Common questions

What qualifications does an Anaesthetic Practitioner need?

Either a BSc in Operating Department Practice (HCPC-registered ODP) or NMC nursing registration plus anaesthetic training. The AAGBI publishes competency guidelines for anaesthetic practitioners.

How much does an Anaesthetic Practitioner earn in private practice?

Typically £30,000–£50,000 in private hospitals.

What is the difference between an ODP and a Theatre Nurse?

ODPs are specifically trained in the three phases of the operative journey (anaesthetic, surgical, recovery). Theatre nurses come from a nursing background. Both can work across perioperative roles with appropriate training.

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