Neuro Theatre Practitioner - Scrub & Recovery

Circle Health Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Job summary

Circle Health Group's The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle is seeking a Neuro Theatre Practitioner to join their team. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, and permanent, with a salary up to £45,000 depending on experience, training and qualification.

You'll prepare instruments, maintain sterility, assist the anaesthetist, monitor patients, and contribute to a safe theatre environment. Applicants should be registered with NMC or HCPC, with theatre experience, and be skilled in infection

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment specialising in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, and respond quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety.
• Support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning; provide post-operative care.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and specific patient requirements.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults immediately.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and efficient surgical lists.
• Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment.

Skills

Theatre experience

Sterile technique

Patient monitoring

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration or HCPC registration

Job description

Circle Health Group's The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle is seeking a Neuro Theatre Practitioner to join their team. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, and permanent, with a salary up to £45,000 depending on experience, training and qualification.

You'll prepare instruments, maintain sterility, assist the anaesthetist, monitor patients, and contribute to a safe theatre environment. Applicants should be registered with NMC or HCPC, with theatre experience, and be skilled in infection