Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics and Recovery

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (incr.

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff engagement and wellbeing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Droitwich Spa Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Anaesthetics and Recovery team. This full-time position offers 37.5 hours per week with flexible shifts and a salary up to £44,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

As part of Circle Health Group, you will support the surgical team with instrument preparation, sterility, anaesthesia assistance, patient monitoring, and post-operative care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) with theatre experience.
• Experience in scrub, anaesthetics or recovery in theatre.
• Strong infection control, manual handling and patient safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for procedures.
• Assist the anaesthetist with equipment, monitoring and airway management.
• Provide post-operative care and discharge readiness.
• Set up theatres and report faults; work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (UK)

HCPC Registered ODP

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics and Recovery

The Droitwich Spa Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £44,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Droitwich Spa 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.

Role overview

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatres 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.

Duties

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.

Criteria / Qualifications

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 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!

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Company Culture & Values

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-philosoph 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 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.