Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmic, Ent & Scrub

Circle Health Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Job summary

Theatre Practitioner is invited to join Circle Reading Hospital for a 9 month fixed term contract. The role requires 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterility, and supporting the anaesthetist across scrub, anaesthetics and recovery. Applicants should be registered with the NMC or HCPC, with theatre experience and strong infection control knowledge.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment in scrubs, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• 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; provide post‑operative care and discharge readiness.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment before use and report faults.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient lists.
• Support a positive, respectful and efficient theatre environment.

Skills

Theatre environment experience

Infection prevention

Ability to work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmic, ENT & Scrub - 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

Circle Reading Hospital

37.5 Hours & Fixed Term

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Reading Hospital 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 an 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 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 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 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

…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.