Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (Bank) for St Edmunds Hospital in Bury St Edmunds to support our theatre team on an as-and-when-required basis.

Join a leading private provider with a culture focused on safe surgical practice, infection control and multidisciplinary collaboration; you will assist surgical teams, set up theatres, monitor patients, and provide post-operative care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration is required.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Knowledge of infection control, manual handling and patient safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and equipment safety.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring, airway management and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs, pain and nausea.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment and report faults promptly.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe lists and a positive theatre environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)
St Edmunds Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Competitive

St Edmunds Hospital in Bury St Edmunds 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 a \"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.

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