Theatre Practitioner – ODP/ Anaesthetic

Circle Health Group; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Cavell Hospital in Enfield is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (ODP/Anaesthetic) for a full-time, 37.5-hour role. The post offers a salary up to £42,000 per year, with a flexible shift pattern and a supportive team environment.

Applicants should be registered with NMC or HCPC and have theatre experience, with a focus on scrub, anaesthetics or recovery. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement and private healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration is required.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment including scrub, anaesthetics or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility, anticipate needs, and ensure equipment safety.
• Support the Anaesthetist with equipment prep, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vitals, manage pain and nausea, and discharge readiness.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient lists and a positive theatre environment.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Theatre experience

Infection control

Working under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - ODP/ Anaesthetic
Cavell Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Kings Oak & Cavell Hospitals in Enfield are 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 theTheatresdepartment.

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

…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.

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