Theatre Practitioner- Anaesthetics and Recovery

Circle Health Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Non-contributory life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for the Anaesthetics and Recovery department at Beardwood Hospital in Blackburn. This full-time role offers up to £40,000 per year depending on experience. Duties include assisting the surgical team, supporting the Anaesthetist, and providing post-operative care. This position provides comprehensive benefits including 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and training opportunities, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with relevant qualifications.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment, specialising in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team by preparing instruments and ensuring equipment safety.
• Support Anaesthetist in patient monitoring and airway management.
• Provide post-operative care, monitoring vital signs and managing pain.

Skills

Experience in a theatre environment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner- Anaesthetics and Recovery

Theatre Practitioner
The Beardwood Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary : Up to £40,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Beardwood Hospital 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 theAnaesthetics and Recovery department.

This is a full- time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover 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 a ccording 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.