Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

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

Job summary

Fairfield Independent Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner on a bank basis in St Helens. You will join the Theatre Department, supporting the surgical team across scrubbing, anaesthetics and recovery, and provide flexible cover during busy periods.

The role requires NMC or HCPC registration, theatre experience, strong infection control knowledge, and the ability to perform well under pressure while maintaining high patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration is required.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics or recovery).
• Strong infection control and patient safety knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively with the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; anticipate surgeon needs.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs, pain and nausea, readiness for discharge.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times.
• Set up theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Report faults on surgical and anaesthetic equipment immediately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC Registered ODP

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)
Fairfield Independent Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £28.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Fairfield Independent Hospital in St Helens 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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Fairfield Independent Hospital - St Helens

Fairfield Independent Hospital - St Helens

Fairfield Independent Hospital - St Helens