Operating Theatre Practitioner — Scrub/Recovery

Circle Health; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Recognition programmes

Training opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Lincoln Private Hospital is seeking a full-time theatre nurse or ODP to assist the surgical team, prepare instruments and maintain sterility, while supporting the anaesthetist with equipment preparation, patient monitoring and airway management. You will help with positioning and provide post-operative care, monitoring vitals and discharge readiness.

Infection control is a priority, with a focus on safe surgical practice.

Qualifications

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

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, monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and ensure patient readiness for discharge.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults.

Skills

NMC Registration

ODP HCPC

Theatre experience

Infection control

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Circle Health Group's Lincoln Private Hospital is seeking a full-time theatre nurse or ODP to assist the surgical team, prepare instruments and maintain sterility, while supporting the anaesthetist with equipment preparation, patient monitoring and airway management. You will help with positioning and provide post-operative care, monitoring vitals and discharge readiness.

Infection control is a priority, with a focus on safe surgical practice.