Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bolton is looking for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team on bank shifts. The ideal candidate should be a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with relevant theatre experience. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to infection control policies. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and part-time employment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment in at least one area.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation and patient monitoring.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times.

Skills

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

Experience or training in a theatre environment

Understanding of infection control

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Beaumont Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary : Up to 22.50 per hour (depending on level of experience training and qualification

Beaumont Hospital in Bolton Is part of Circle Health Group Britains 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. Positions in Anaesthetics and Recovery, Orthopaedic Scrub, General Scrub and SFA are all available.

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.

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 :

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.

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Employment Type : Part‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1