Orthopaedic Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank shifts

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join Woodlands Hospital in Darlington on a bank (as and when required) basis. The role supports the surgical team across scrubbing, anaesthetics or recovery, with duties including instrument preparation, sterility maintenance and post-operative care.

The position requires registration (NMC/HCPC) and theatre experience, with the ability to work under pressure and in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment in at least one area (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; and provide post-operative care, monitoring vital signs, managing pain and nausea, and ensuring patient readiness for discharge.
• 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

Sterile technique

Infection control

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

NMC Registration

HCPC Registration

Job description

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join Woodlands Hospital in Darlington on a bank (as and when required) basis. The role supports the surgical team across scrubbing, anaesthetics or recovery, with duties including instrument preparation, sterility maintenance and post-operative care.

The position requires registration (NMC/HCPC) and theatre experience, with the ability to work under pressure and in a multidisciplinary team.