Theatre Practitioner

circlehealth; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Staff discounts

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Theatre Practitioner at Hampshire Clinic, part of Circle Health Group, is a full-time role (37.5 hours) offering a structured career path within a leading private healthcare network. You will support surgical teams, ensure sterility, monitor patients and assist anaesthetists, delivering high standards of infection control and patient safety.

Applicants must hold NMC or HCPC registration and have theatre experience.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Ability to work under pressure in a surgical setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for theatre lists.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment and patient monitoring.
• Provide post-operative care and ensure patient readiness for discharge.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to run safe surgical lists.

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner

The Hampshire Clinic 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.

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

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.
• This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Candidates must be available to work weekends and on call.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• 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.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• 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.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy