Theatre Practitioner - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Stirling; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year + bank

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff wellbeing resources

Employee recognition

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Stirling is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner for 30 hours per week in the Kings Park Hospital theatre department. This permanent role requires flexibility to cover a shifting pattern and provides access to a range of employee benefits.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring sterile technique, equipment readiness and patient safety from admission to discharge. Experience in theatre settings is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for the surgical team.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring and positioning.
• Post-operative care, monitor vitals, manage pain and discharge readiness.
• Set up theatres per surgery type and patient needs.
• Check equipment before use and report faults immediately.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient lists.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Under pressure

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC registration (ODP)

Job description

30 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £40,425.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

Theatre Practitioner

Kings Park Hospital

30 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £40,425.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Kings Park Hospital in Stirling 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 an Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.
This is a part time role for 30 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 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 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