Theatre Practitioner Northampton

Meeveem Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 2,841,300 - 4,046,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Northampton is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join their team on a bank basis. You will assist the surgical team, prepare instruments, maintain sterility and support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation and patient monitoring.

Applicants should be registered with the NMC or HCPC and have theatre experience, infection control knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The role requires adapting to a dynamic environment and contributing to safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; assist surgeon and anaesthetist.
• Set up operating theatres and check equipment.
• Monitor patient and manage pain and nausea post-operatively.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe surgical lists.
• Support a positive theatre environment.

Skills

Theatre experience

NMC HCPC registration

Infection control

Communication skills

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Three Shires Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Three Shires Hospital in Northampton 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 bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

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 offers a competitive hourly rate.

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