Theatre Practitioner

Circle Health Group; Aberdeen City; Ibrido; GBP 24.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

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Holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Staff discounts

Family policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Recognition programmes

Training & development

Descrizione del lavoro

Circle Health Group is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner for Albyn Hospital in Aberdeen. This full-time post (37.5 hours) offers a salary up to £40,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

You will join the theatre team, assist with instrument prep, maintain sterility and support the anaesthetist during procedures. The role requires NMC or HCPC registration and theatre experience, with a focus on patient safety and high standards of care.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and equipment safety.
• Support anaesthetist in equipment prep, patient monitoring and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care and discharge readiness and monitor vital signs.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check surgical/anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient lists.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Conoscenze

Theatre experience

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Formazione

NMC registered nurse

HCPC registered ODP

Descrizione del lavoro

Theatre Practitioner
Albyn Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Albyn Hospital in Aberdeen is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in theTheatredepartment.

This is a Full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• 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.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• 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.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.