Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Staff discounts

Job summary

Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub at Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury seeks a skilled professional to join the theatres team. This full‑time, 37.5‑hour role covers a flexible shift pattern with a salary up to £40,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities include preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, supporting the anaesthetist, and providing safe postoperative care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a theatre environment focusing on scrub, anaesthetics or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and equipment safety.
• Support the anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning.
• Provide postoperative care, monitor vitals, manage pain and nausea and discharge readiness.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies and procedures at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Report faults for surgical and anaesthetic equipment and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Theatre scrub experience

Infection control

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub Chaucer Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury 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 Theatres 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 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. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosoph 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