Theatre Practitioner – Ophthalmic/ENT Scrub

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (30 in

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Nottingham is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre department on a full-time basis. The role involves supporting the surgical team, preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative period.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to a positive theatre environment, and cover flexible shifts to meet surgical demand.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) qualification is required.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment Scrub/Anaesthetics/Recovery is advantageous.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and supporting the anaesthetist.
• Set up operating theatres according to the type of surgery and patient requirements.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and efficient surgical lists.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor patients for discharge readiness.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

The Park Hospital in Nottinghamis 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 Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover 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

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• 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

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.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy