Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics & Recovery

Circle Health Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Family discounts

Family friendly pay

Life insurance

Rewards program

Wellbeing resources

Training and development

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Bath Clinic is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner for the Anaesthetics & Recovery department. The role is 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern, and offers a salary up to £44,000 per year (FTE) depending on experience and qualifications.

As part of the Bath Clinic team, you will support the surgical team, assist the anaesthetist, and help ensure safe perioperative care and patient readiness for discharge. The position requires registration and theatre experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP with HCPC registration.
• Theatre environment experience in at least one area (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility, anticipate surgeon needs, support anaesthetist with equipment prep and patient monitoring.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient lists.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vital signs, and manage pain and nausea for discharge readiness.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment.

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics & Recovery

Bath Clinic – 37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £44,000.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualifications)

Bath Clinic 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 an Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Anaesthetics & Recovery department.

This is a part time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover 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 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

• 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!

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…

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-philosophy