Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Circle Health Group0 Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow is seeking a Theatre Practitioner on a bank basis to support busy lists and cover annual leave or staff absence. The role involves preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and assisting the surgical team across scrub, anaesthetics or recovery, with emphasis on safety and infection control.

The successful candidate will be registered (NMC) or HCPC-registered ODP, with theatre experience and strong communication skills to work in a

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration required.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Understand infection control, manual handling and patient safety principles.
• Able to work under pressure and adjust to changes quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vital signs and manage pain and nausea.
• Ensure patient readiness for discharge and adherence to infection control policies.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.

Education

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

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)
Ross Hall Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £22.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow 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 theTheatredepartment.

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.

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