Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

circlehealth; Northwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank shifts

Job summary

Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for bank shifts in the Theatre department. The role supports the surgical team, prepares instruments, maintains sterility and assists with patient care, under supervision as required.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) with theatre experience, strong infection control knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) with theatre experience.
• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safe surgical practice and accuracy.
• Attention to detail and reliability in a theatre setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility, anticipate surgeon needs and ensure equipment safety.
• Assist anaesthetist with equipment preparation, patient monitoring and positioning; post-op care.
• Set up operating theatres and check equipment; report faults immediately.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC ODP

Theatre environment experience

Infection control knowledge

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

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 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.


• Ophthalmic, plastics, Mohs, ands pain experience is desirable

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy