Theatre Practitioner – Ophthalmology

Circle Health Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare scheme

Friends & Family hospital discounts

Family-friendly policies including pay

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources and discounts

Employee recognition programmes

Industry-leading training and devopmop

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s Woodlands Hospital in Darlington is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre department on a 37.5-hour, full-time basis. The role involves supporting the surgical team, maintaining sterile environments and ensuring patient safety across the theatre list.

The ideal candidate will be registered with NMC or HCPC, have theatre experience in at least one area, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)
• Experience or training in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics or recovery)
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and assisting surgeon as needed.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring, airway management and patient positioning; post-op care and discharge readiness.
• Set up operating theatres per surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check equipment before use and report faults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for safe and efficient lists.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Skills

Theatre experience

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem-solving under pressure

Infection prevention

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Woodlands Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £39,500.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington 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 theTheatre department.

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 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 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.