Theatre Practitioner (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle Health Group seeks a Theatre Practitioner (Bank) for St Edmunds Hospital. This role involves assisting surgical teams, ensuring equipment safety, and providing post-operative care. Candidates must be registered nurses or operating department practitioners with relevant theatre experience. The position offers flexible bank shifts at an hourly rate of up to £22.00, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Provide post-operative care, monitoring vital signs, and managing pain.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

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Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

St Edmunds Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £22.00 per hour

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

St Edmunds Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £22.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

St Edmunds Hospital in Bury St Edmunds 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”

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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