Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Northwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich is seeking a Theatre Practitioner on a bank basis to support the theatre team across shifts. The role involves instrument preparation, maintaining sterility, assisting the anaesthetist, and patient readiness for discharge.

It requires theatre experience and registration with NMC/HCPC. Working on an "as and when required" basis, you will cover busy periods and staff leave, maintaining infection control and contributing to safe surgical lists in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration.
• Theatre environment experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; assist surgical team and anaesthetist.
• Set up operating theatres and check equipment prior to use.
• Support multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient lists.
• Contribute to a positive, efficient theatre environment.

Skills

Theatre experience

Work under pressure

Interpersonal communication

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Cheshire Clinic

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £28.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich 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 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.

About Us

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen.

We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare

Circle Health Group is an equal opportunities employer.