Theatre Practitioner - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Hospital Discounts

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group is looking for a Theatre Practitioner to join the team at Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford. This full-time position offers a salary up to £42,000 per year depending on experience. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team, providing post-operative care, and maintaining equipment safety.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with relevant theatre experience and excellent communication skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a private pension scheme, and industry-leading training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in a theatre environment is essential.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team with preparation and equipment safety.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs.
• Ensure sterile conditions and adhere to infection control policies.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner

Mount Alvernia Hospital – 37.5 Hours, Permanent Position

Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Location: Guildford

Overview

Mount Alvernia Hospital 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 our team in the Theatre department. This is a full‑time role for 37.5 hours a week with a flexible shift pattern.

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; 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 specialising in 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

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family‑Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non‑contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry‑leading training and development opportunities

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles …

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy