Theatre Practitioner - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension

Private Healthcare

Staff discounts

Family policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for The Highfield Hospital in Rochdale to join their theatre team on a permanent 37.5 hour contract.

The role offers a salary up to £41,000 per year, with flexible shifts and the chance to work within Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare.

We champion high standards of patient safety, ongoing training, and a collaborative, supportive work environment where colleagues strive to deliver outstanding surgical care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Theatre environment experience in scrub, anaesthetics or recovery preferred.
• Strong infection control, manual handling and patient safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and equipment safety.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep, patient monitoring and positioning; assist post-operative care.
• Set up operating theatres per surgery type and patient needs.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment before use and report faults.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient theatre lists.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Skills

NMC registered

ODP HCPC

Job description

Theatre Practitioner

The Highfield Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £41,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Highfield Hospital has recently been awarded OUTSTANDING by the CQC.

Overview

Theatre Practitioner

The Highfield Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £41,000.00 per year (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 full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover 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; 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 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

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 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

and much more.

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 and more.

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