Orthopaedic Scrub Theatre Practitioner – Surgical Support

circlehealth; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private pension

Private healthcare

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Bath Clinic is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Orthopaedic Scrub team. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a permanent contract and a salary up to £44,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

You will support the theatre team, maintain sterility, and contribute to safe, efficient lists. The successful candidate will be registered with the NMC or HCPC and possess theatre scrub experience, infection control knowledge, and the

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) is required.
• Experience or training in theatre scrub, anaesthetics or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to changes.

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, monitoring vitals, managing pain and nausea, and discharge readiness.
• 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.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration

Job description

Circle Health Group's Bath Clinic is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Orthopaedic Scrub team. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a permanent contract and a salary up to £44,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

You will support the theatre team, maintain sterility, and contribute to safe, efficient lists. The successful candidate will be registered with the NMC or HCPC and possess theatre scrub experience, infection control knowledge, and the