Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Northwich; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (Bank) to join the Theatre team on a flexible, “as and when required” basis. You will supplement staffing levels during busy periods and cover for annual leave or absence.

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with theatre experience is essential. You will set up theatres, assist surgeons, maintain sterility, monitor patients, manage pain and nausea, and help discharge planning while upholding

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility.
• Assist the surgical team and anaesthetist with equipment and patient monitoring.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vitals, and support discharge planning.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

NMC registered nurse

HCPC registered ODP

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)
Circle Cheshire Clinic
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £28.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwichis 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.

Ophthalmic, plastics, Mohs, ands pain experience is desirable

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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