Theatre Practitioner (Bank) — Surgical Team Support

Circle Health; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join their theatre team in Sheffield on a bank, as-and-when-required basis. You will supplement staffing during busy periods and cover for annual leave or staff absence, ensuring sterile prep, equipment readiness, and patient safety.

Role requires theatre experience (scrub/anaesthetics/recovery), HCPC/NMC registration, and strong communication. The post emphasizes infection control, teamwork, and delivering safe, high-quality surgical

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

NMC registration or HCPC registration

Theatre experience

Infection prevention

Patient safety

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join their theatre team in Sheffield on a bank, as-and-when-required basis. You will supplement staffing during busy periods and cover for annual leave or staff absence, ensuring sterile prep, equipment readiness, and patient safety.

Role requires theatre experience (scrub/anaesthetics/recovery), HCPC/NMC registration, and strong communication. The post emphasizes infection control, teamwork, and delivering safe, high-quality surgical