Theatre Practitioner (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for bank shifts at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow. You will join the theatre team on an as-and-when-required basis to support busy periods and staff holidays.

Role requires theatre experience, NMC registration or HCPC, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining patient safety and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) with theatre exposure.
• Infection prevention and control knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy theatre.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility, assist the surgical team.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep and patient monitoring.
• Post-operative care, monitor vitals, manage pain and nausea, discharge readiness.
• Set up theatres per surgery type and patient needs.
• Report faults and ensure equipment safety.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team for safe lists.

Skills

NMC registration

Theatre experience

Communication skills

HCPC registration

Education

NMC / HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Ross Hall Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £22.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Ross Hall Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £22.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow 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.

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