Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); South Pelaw; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

The Highfield Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for bank shifts. You will support the surgical team, assist the anaesthetist, and care for patients across the theatre environment.

This bank role requires registration (NMC or HCPC) and experience in theatre settings, with a focus on safety, infection control, and patient monitoring. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) status.
• Experience in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for theatre lists.
• Support the anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring, and airway management.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vitals, pain, and nausea.
• Adhere to infection control policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment before use and report faults.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe lists.

Skills

Communication skills

NMC registration

HCPC registration

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC Registered ODP

Job description

Work Title: Theatre Practitioner (Bank) – The Highfield Hospital – Bank Shifts – Salary: Up to £26.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Highfield Hospital has recently been awarded OUTSTANDING by the CQC. The Highfield Hospital in Rochdale 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 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.