Band 6 Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner/ODP (Ref: 229898)
OR
Band 5 Registered Nurse development opportunity (Annex 20)
Substantive
Full Time – 37 hours per week
Band 6- Salary Range £41,608 - £50,702 per annum
Band 5 – Salary Range £33,247 - £41,424 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
You will be responsible for all aspects of the patient’s anaesthetic care in the Theatre Suite, ensuring the environment is safe and effective for delivery of care to adults and children. You will provide excellence in Anaesthetics and recovery care from admission to discharge. The anaesthetic nursing team also provide support for emergency care in other areas of the hospital. There is an on-call commitment for which an allowance is payable.
If you do not already hold a nationally recognised qualification in anaesthetic assistance you will be required to undertake NES Core Competencies for Anaesthetic Assistants upon commencement in post under Annex 20 for the Agenda for change terms and conditions handbook. You will also be required to undertake extended role developments in Anaesthetic nursing, demonstrating excellent communication and team working skills. There will also be a requirement to complete Flying Start for newly qualified registered nursing staff.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
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For an informal discussion, please contact SCN Edna Peterson
Closing date: 23/11/2025
Interview date: Week commencing 08/12/25
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.