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Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Part time

23 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK offers a Bank Theatre Practitioner position at Fairfield Independent Hospital. This role requires assisting in surgeries, ensuring safety protocols, and providing quality patient care. Ideal candidates must be registered nurses or operating department practitioners with theatre experience, ready to work varied shifts as needed.

Qualifications

  • Experience or training in a theatre environment required.
  • Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and ensuring equipment safety.
  • Maintain sterility and support the Anaesthetist during procedures.
  • Provide post-operative care and monitor patient readiness for discharge.

Skills

Communication
Attention to detail
Problem-solving

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)
Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

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Theatre Practitioner (Bank)
Apply locations Fairfield Independent Hospital - Saint Helens time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: July 6, 2025 (17 days left to apply) job requisition id JR109165

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)
Fairfield Independent Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £22.00 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.

“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 ”

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