Theatre Practitioner

Circle Health Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner on a bank basis at The Saxon Clinic in Milton Keynes. The role involves supporting the surgical team, maintaining sterile conditions, and ensuring patient readiness for discharge.

The post requires theatre experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery, and registration with the NMC or HCPC. The position offers flexible, as-and-when-required hours and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or HCPC-registered ODP.
• Experience or training in theatre (scrub, anaesthetics or recovery).
• Infection control, manual handling and patient safety knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and safe surgical practice.
• SFA qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; assist surgeon and anaesthetist; provide post-operative care and monitor vitals.
• Ensure infection prevention policies are followed at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment before use and report faults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver safe lists.
• Contribute to a positive, efficient theatre environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

NMC HCPC registered

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Location: The Saxon Clinic, Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Saxon Clinic in Milton Keynes 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 the Theatre department. This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

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 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.
• SFA qualification is desirable.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.”
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 also passionate about our 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.