Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing support and career dev.

Benefits

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Aberdeen is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for bank shifts in the Anaesthetics department at Albyn Hospital. The role involves supporting the theatre team, assisting anaesthetists, and providing post-operative care when needed.

This bank position requires registration with the NMC or HCPC and experience in a theatre setting (scrub, anaesthetics or recovery). A commitment to infection control and patient safety is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterile environment, supporting the surgical team.
• Assist anaesthetist with equipment, monitoring, airway management and patient positioning.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vitals, manage pain and nausea, ensure discharge readiness.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies and report equipment faults.
• Set up operating theatres per surgery type and patient requirements.
• Collaborate within the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient lists.
• Contribute to a positive and respectful theatre environment.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC Registered ODP

Theatre experience

Infection control

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics (Bank) Albyn Hospital Bank Shifts Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

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.

• 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, 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.

Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

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.

• private medical cover
• flexible working hours
• wellbeing support and career development opportunities
• being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer

Together, we're shaping the future of healthcare