Theatre Practitioner (Bank) — Surgery Support

Circle Health Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

The Hampshire Clinic, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (Bank) to join the theatre team in Hampshire. This bank role is on an as-and-when-required basis, supplementing staffing during busy periods and covering annual leave or absence.

You will assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and supporting anaesthesia, while adhering to infection control and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) with theatre experience.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and supporting the anaesthetist.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and efficient surgical lists.
• Provide post-operative care, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient readiness for discharge.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Operating Department Practitioner

Theatre experience

Infection control

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration

Theatre training

Job description

The Hampshire Clinic, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (Bank) to join the theatre team in Hampshire. This bank role is on an as-and-when-required basis, supplementing staffing during busy periods and covering annual leave or absence.

You will assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and supporting anaesthesia, while adhering to infection control and patient safety standards.