Assistant Theatre Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a motivated Associate Theatre Practitioner to join their team in Macclesfield. This role focuses on orthopaedic scrub duties in a leading private hospital, offering the chance to work alongside experienced consultants. The ideal candidate will have a relevant ATP qualification and a commitment to high-quality patient care. With a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in healthcare. Enjoy a rewarding career with excellent benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

35 days of annual leave including bank holidays

Contributory pension schemes

Flexibility to support work-life balance

‘Spire for you’ reward platform

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Dedicated and supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting surgeons in the operating theatre.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in the operating theatre as a scrub nurse.
• Prepare, supply, and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
• Ensure proficiency with equipment and assist in skin preparation.

Skills

Basic awareness of health, safety, and hygiene

Flexible working within shift duties

Relevant ATP qualification

Mandatory training in infection control and health and safety

Awareness of infection control practices

Education

ATP qualification

Job description

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Assistant Theatre Practitioner, Macclesfield

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Location: Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Associated Theatre Practitioners | Theatre | Regency – Macclesfield | Band 4 depending on experience

Spire Regency, Macclesfield, is recruiting a highly motivated and experienced Associate Theatre Practitioner to join our high-performing Theatre Team.

This role focuses on orthopaedic scrub. It offers the opportunity to work at one of the UK’s leading private hospitals, alongside experienced consultants, covering diverse cases.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the UK, with 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales, and Scotland. We provide diagnostics, inpatient, day case, and outpatient care.

The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, opened in 1991, has undergone extensive modernization, creating an excellent environment for our team and patients. We offer quick access to consultations with specialists, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostics.

Our vision is to be recognized as a world-class healthcare provider, bringing together the best people committed to clinical excellence and high-quality patient care.

We are dedicated to our employees’ well-being, work-life balance, ongoing development, support, and rewards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the surgeon in the operating theatre as a scrub nurse under supervision, for procedures within your assessed competence, focusing on minor elective procedures.
• Prepare, supply, and maintain instrumentation and equipment for operative procedures.
• Position and connect equipment as required; disconnect and remove equipment safely when needed.
• Ensure proficiency with equipment per local policies and manufacturer instructions.
• Prepare sterile trolleys and ensure instrumentation is correct and accounted for pre, intra, and post-operation.
• Undertake surgical scrubbing, gowning, and gloving aseptically.
• Assist in skin preparation and draping of the surgical field.
• Help prepare medicines during surgery as per local agreements.

Who we're looking for:

• Basic awareness of health, safety, and hygiene.
• Flexible working within shift duties.
• Relevant ATP qualification.
• Mandatory training in infection control and health and safety.
• Awareness of infection control practices.

We offer:

• 35 days of annual leave including bank holidays.
• Contributory pension schemes with flexible retirement options.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform with discounts and cashback.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• A dedicated and supportive team.

More details on our benefits are available in the attached leaflet. Join us and be part of a welcoming, patient-focused environment.