Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Bath; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Friends & Family hospital discounts

Wellbeing support and staff benefits

Résumé du poste

Circle Health Group Bath Clinic is seeking a Theatre Practitioner with Orthopaedic Scrub experience to join the Theatre department on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). The role involves scrub responsibilities across Orthopaedic and General Surgery, across Bath Clinic’s varied procedures.

A flexible shift pattern is expected. Applicants should be registered with NMC or HCPC and demonstrate strong infection control, patient safety, and teamwork skills to ensure high-quality surgical care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) required.
• Theatre scrub experience in Orthopaedic and general surgery essential.
• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsabilités

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; anticipate surgeon needs.
• Support Anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring, and positioning; assist with discharge readiness.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment; report faults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient surgical lists.

Connaissances

Orthopaedic scrub

Scrub experience

Infection control

Work under pressure

Formation

NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC ODP

Outils

Theatre equipment

Description du poste

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub Bath Clinic 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £44,000.00 per annum (Depending on level of experience, training & qualifications) Bath Clinic 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 role requires Orthopaedic Scrub experience. Orthopaedics is the largest speciality within our small team, expectations of the role also include scrub responsibilities across all specialities that we offer at Bath Clinic, General, Plastic, ENT, Gynae, Urology and Cataract surgeries and Endoscopy. 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

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Both Orthopaedic and General Surgery scrub experience is essential.

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!

EEO & Diversity

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.

Company Culture & Values

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 At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world‑class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice - we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare