Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmic/ENT Scrub - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension

Private Healthcare

Family Discounts

Family Friendly policy

Life Insurance

Wellbeing resources

Recognition programmes

Training and development

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Nottingham is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner to join the Ophthalmic/ENT Scrub team at The Park Hospital. This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure sterile technique, patient safety and efficient surgical lists, supported by ongoing training and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP with theatre scrub experience.
• Infection control and patient safety knowledge.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for theatre procedures.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep and patient monitoring.
• Provide post-operative care and discharge readiness.
• Set up theatres per surgery type and patient needs.
• Adhere to infection control policies and report faults.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP HCPC

Job description

Overview

Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmic/ENT Scrub

The Park Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £ 42,805 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Park Hospital in Nottingham 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 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

…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.

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