Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Northampton; Sur place; GBP 20 664 - 34 440; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Circle Health Group in Northampton is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (Bank) to join the Theatre department at Three Shires Hospital on an “as and when required” basis. Salary is up to £25.00 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications.

The role involves assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterility, supporting the anaesthetist, and providing post-operative care. You will contribute to a safe, efficient theatre environment within a multidisciplinary team.

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.

Responsabilités

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; support anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning; provide post-operative care and discharge readiness.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and 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.

Connaissances

Theatre environment

Infection control

Patient safety

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

NMC Registration

HCPC Registration

Description du poste

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)
Three Shires Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Three Shires Hospital in Northampton 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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