Theatre Practitioner – Flexible Bank Shifts

Circle Health Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the theatre team. This is a bank, 'as and when required' position to cover busy periods, annual leave, and staff absences.

You will prepare instruments, maintain sterility, support anaesthetist, monitor patients, manage pain, and help discharge readiness. Applicants should be registered with NMC or HCPC, with theatre experience, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) registration is required.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and supporting the anaesthetist.
• Monitor patient condition, manage pain and nausea, and assist with discharge readiness.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient surgical lists.
• Support a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NMC Registration

HCPC Registration

Job description

Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the theatre team. This is a bank, 'as and when required' position to cover busy periods, annual leave, and staff absences.

You will prepare instruments, maintain sterility, support anaesthetist, monitor patients, manage pain, and help discharge readiness. Applicants should be registered with NMC or HCPC, with theatre experience, and strong teamwork and communication skills.