Theatre Practitioner

UDML College of Engineering, JECRC Founadation, Jaipur; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Band 5 Theatre Practitioner for the Day Surgery Unit at West Berkshire Community Hospital. The successful applicant will work full-time, scrubbing and circulating in various specialties and providing recovery support. Essential qualifications include HCPC registration and theatre experience, while advanced certifications are desirable. The role offers a salary between £31,049 and £37,796 per annum with opportunities for professional development and training.

Benefits

In-house development opportunities

Preceptorship programme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• HCPC registered ODP or NMC registered nurse with current UK professional registration.
• Post-registration experience in a theatre setting is essential.
• Experience in endoscopy and recovery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulate in various specialist areas.
• Provide care in recovery and support in the endoscopy unit.
• Demonstrate leadership and uphold standards.

Skills

HCPC registration

Post-registration theatre experience

Experience in hospital setting

Recovery and admission facility experience

Education

Diploma or degree

Mentorship/teaching qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Band 5 Theatre Practitioner – Day Surgery Unit (West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham).

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8 am – 6 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulate in a range of specialist areas including Maxillo‑Facial, Plastics, General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Vascular.
• Work in other areas such as recovery and the endoscopy unit.
• Provide skilled care in recovery and support in the endoscopy area.
• Operate safely under pressure in a busy, high‑throughput unit.
• Demonstrate leadership by supporting colleagues and upholding high standards of practice.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registered ODP or NMC registered nurse, current UK professional registration.
• Post‑registration experience in a theatre setting.
• Experience working in a hospital setting.
• Experience in recovery and admission facility and/or endoscopy (desirable).

Desirable

• Extended role as ODP.
• Advanced Life Support certification.
• Diploma or degree.
• Mentorship/teaching qualification.

Benefits and Development

• In‑house and external development opportunities.
• Preceptorship programme and rotation through a variety of specialties.
• Opportunity to learn and develop in a supportive, inspirational team.

Contract & Salary

Permanent contract. Salary £31,049 – £37,796 per annum (Agenda for change). Full‑time, Band 5.

Location

West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS.