Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics (Part-Time, 21hrs)

Circle Health Group; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (30+)

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group invites applications for a Theatre Practitioner at Albyn Hospital in Aberdeen. The 21-hour-per-week role covers flexible shifts in the theatre, with a salary up to £42,000 FTE depending on experience and qualifications.

The team delivers high-quality surgical care across a private healthcare network. Applicants should be registered with the NMC or HCPC, have theatre experience in scrub/anaesthetics/recovery, and demonstrate strong infection control and patient-safety

Qualifications

• 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.

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; 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.

Job description

Circle Health Group invites applications for a Theatre Practitioner at Albyn Hospital in Aberdeen. The 21-hour-per-week role covers flexible shifts in the theatre, with a salary up to £42,000 FTE depending on experience and qualifications.

The team delivers high-quality surgical care across a private healthcare network. Applicants should be registered with the NMC or HCPC, have theatre experience in scrub/anaesthetics/recovery, and demonstrate strong infection control and patient-safety