Orthopaedic Scrub Theatre Practitioner — Essential Support

circlehealth; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies (maternity/pP

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff wellbeing resources

Job summary

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner to join the Orthopaedic Scrub team on a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week basis. The position is permanent with a flexible shift pattern.

You will support the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, assisting the anaesthetist, and providing postoperative care with emphasis on infection control and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) eligibility.
• Theatre environment experience in scrub, anaesthetics or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control, patient safety and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for surgical lists.
• Assist the surgical team and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment preparation and patient monitoring.
• Provide postoperative care, monitor vitals, manage pain and nausea.
• Ensure infection prevention and control policies are followed.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Report faults for surgical and anaesthetic equipment.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC ODP

Theatre experience

Job description

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner to join the Orthopaedic Scrub team on a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week basis. The position is permanent with a flexible shift pattern.

You will support the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, assisting the anaesthetist, and providing postoperative care with emphasis on infection control and patient safety.