Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank shifts

Competitive pay

Job summary

Theatre Practitioner (Bank) at Thornbury Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is an as-and-when-required role in the Theatre department in Sheffield.

You'll join a team supporting surgical lists, preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and assisting the anaesthetist. The bank position requires flexibility to cover during busy periods and annual leave, with shifts offered as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment.
• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to accuracy and safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for theatre lists.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring, airway management.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs.
• Set up operating theatres per surgery type.
• Check equipment and report faults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for safe surgical lists.
• Maintain a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Thornbury Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield 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.

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