Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (Bank) to join the Theatre department on an as-and-when-required basis. You will support surgical teams by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and assisting the anaesthetist, with duties across scrub, anaesthetics or recovery as needed.

The role is a bank position with shifts as required, offering competitive hourly pay up to £25.00, and opportunities to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) with theatre experience.
• Experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Infection control, manual handling and patient safety knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; assist surgeon and anaesthetist.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type.
• Check equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for safe surgical lists.
• Provide post-operative care and readiness for discharge.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies.

Skills

Theatre experience

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Infection control

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 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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