Theatre Practitioner (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Theatre Practitioner (Bank) at Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield, part of Circle Health Group, offers flexible bank shifts. You will support the surgical team, prepare instruments, and assist anaesthesia, with duties covering perioperative care and patient readiness for discharge.

This role requires theatre experience, infection control knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic operating theatre environment. Competitive hourly rate on offer.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) licence is required.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Knowledge of infection prevention, manual handling and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure, think quickly and adapt to changing theatre lists.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; support the theatre team and anaesthetist; care for patients post-operatively and monitor vital signs.
• Maintain infection control policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Check equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient surgical lists.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Thornbury Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Thornbury Hospital

Overview

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Thornbury Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield 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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