Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics

Circle Health Group; Aberdeen City; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive hourly rate

Descripción de la vacante

Albyn Hospital in Aberdeen, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for bank shifts in the Theatre department. This is an 'as and when required' role to cover busy periods and staff leave, working on an hourly rate up to £25.00.

You'll join a multidisciplinary team, preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and supporting the anaesthetist and surgical staff to ensure safe patient care and smooth lists. Prior theatre experience and HCPC/NMC registration are essential.

Formación

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) required.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment in at least one area.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to changes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility, and support surgeon needs.
• Assist anaesthetist with equipment prep, patient monitoring, airway management.
• Provide post-operative care and discharge readiness.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type.
• Check equipment and report faults.
• Work with multidisciplinary team for safe lists.
• Promote a positive and efficient theatre environment.

Conocimientos

Theatre experience

Infection control

Communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

NMC/HCPC registered

Descripción del empleo

Location: Albyn Hospital - Aberdeen

Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour

Type: Bank shifts

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 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.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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