Theatre Practitioner – Neuro

Circle Health Group; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition

Training and development

Job summary

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Neuro Theatre Practitioner to join the team. This full-time, permanent role is 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

The position involves assisting the surgical team, preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and supporting anaesthetics and recovery. Applicants should be Registered Nurses (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioners (HCPC) with theatre experience in scrub, anaesthetics or recovery, and

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre environment including scrub, anaesthetics or recovery.
• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; assist surgical team.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep and patient monitoring.
• Post-operative care and discharge readiness; monitor vitals and pain control.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies and ensure equipment safety.

Skills

Theatre experience

NMC/HCPC registered

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Theatre Practitioner
The Alexandra Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle 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 Neuro Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff.

This is a full- time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover 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 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...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.