Theatre Practitioner- Anaesthetics and Recovery - Circle Health Group

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Non-contributory life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for its Anaesthetics and Recovery department at Beardwood Hospital in Blackburn, UK. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of up to £40,000 per year based on experience. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team, ensuring equipment safety, and providing post-operative care. Qualifications include being a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with theatre experience. Benefits include 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and industry-leading training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in a theatre environment specialising in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation and patient monitoring.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Experience in theatre environment

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

Overview

The Beardwood Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Anaesthetics and Recovery department. This is a full‑time, permanent role of 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern. Salary is up to £40,000 per year, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• 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; provide post‑operative care, monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and ensure patient readiness for discharge.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and 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.

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.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre‑existing conditions.
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
• Non‑contributory life insurance.
• Staff engagement hub with discounts, rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all colleagues and is an equal opportunity employer.