Theatre Practitioner (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highfield Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for bank shifts in Rochdale. This role supports the theatre team on an as-and-when-required basis across the surgical lists, working to maintain high standards of safety and patient care.

Qualified professionals with theatre experience and NMC/HCPC registration are encouraged to apply for varied shifts that support holiday and absence cover across a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or HCPC registration.
• Theatre environment experience in scrub, anaesthetics or recovery.
• Infection control, manual handling and patient safety knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Support the anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring, airway management, and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs, pain and nausea.
• Ensure infection prevention and control policies are followed.
• Set up operating theatres per surgery type and patient needs.
• Report faults and check equipment prior to use.

Skills

Theatre environment experience

Infection control

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Education

NMC registration or HCPC

Job description

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.

Overview

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