Anaesthetic Theatre Practitioner – Private Healthcare

Circle Health Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Family discounts

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff perks portal

Wellbeing resources

Recognition programmes

Training & development

Job summary

Circle Reading Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Theatre Practitioner to join the anaesthetics team. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week role with a salary up to £40,000 depending on experience.

You will prepare instruments, maintain sterility, support the anaesthetist, monitor patients, manage airway, and contribute to a safe, efficient theatre environment while adhering to infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration.
• Experience or training in theatre environment specialising in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility, and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Support the anaesthetist with equipment prep, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and prepare patient for discharge.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient lists.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)

Job description

Circle Reading Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Theatre Practitioner to join the anaesthetics team. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week role with a salary up to £40,000 depending on experience.

You will prepare instruments, maintain sterility, support the anaesthetist, monitor patients, manage airway, and contribute to a safe, efficient theatre environment while adhering to infection control policies.