Theatre Practitioner

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Meriden Hospital in Coventry is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre team on a full-time, 37.5-hour contract. The post offers a salary up to £44,000 per year, with exact pay dependent on experience, training, and qualifications.

The role requires registration with NMC or HCPC and theatre experience across scrub, anesthesia, or recovery. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterility, supporting the Anaesthetist, and providing perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP with theatre experience.
• Infection control and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for surgeries.
• Support the anaesthetist with equipment prep and monitoring.
• Provide post-operative care and assist with discharge readiness.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Report faults and maintain equipment safety in the theatre.

Skills

Theatre experience

Sterile techniques

Patient safety

Communication

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner The Meriden Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £44,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) The Meriden Hospital in Coventry 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 an Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

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.

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.

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 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

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding.

As the UK's largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait.

Your health, your choice - we make it happen.

We're passionate about out people.

With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive.

Together, we're shaping the future of healthcare