Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub

Circle Health; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare scheme

Friends & Family hospital discounts

Family friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub and benefits

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Bath is looking for a Theatre Practitioner to join the Orthopaedic Scrub team at Bath Clinic. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a flexible shift pattern and a salary up to £44,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

You will assist the surgical team in instrument preparation, sterility maintenance, and patient monitoring, while supporting anaesthesia and post-operative care within a multidisciplinary theatre environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) with theatre scrub experience.
• Understanding of infection prevention, manual handling and patient safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility and assist surgeon as scrub nurse.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring and patient positioning.
• Provide post-operative care and discharge readiness checks.
• Adhere to infection control policies at all times.
• Set up theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Check equipment for faults and report any issues promptly.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe surgical lists.
• Maintain a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Skills

Theatre experience

Infection control

Patient safety

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub

Date: 2026-09-24

Location

Bath, Somerset, GB, BA2 4

Application Deadline

2026-12-24T03:01:02.463

Job Title

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub

Workplace

Bath Clinic

Hours and Contract

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary

Up to £44,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

About the Role

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 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.

Role 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, 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.

Candidate 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

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

Diversity & Culture

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.