Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub

The Priory Hospital; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Theatre Practitioner to join their dynamic team in the Theatre department. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, supporting surgical teams and ensuring patient safety. With a commitment to excellence, the organization provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this position is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub with discounts

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a theatre environment, specialising in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Understanding of patient safety principles and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Infection Control

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Orthopaedic Experience

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub

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Overview

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub
The Droitwich Spa Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £44,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training, and qualification)

The Droitwich Spa Hospital 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, requiring flexible shift coverage.

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. 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.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults immediately.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to safe surgical practice.
• Orthopaedic experience is desirable.
• Surgical First Assistant training available for suitable applicants.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers competitive salaries and a wide range of 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 conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with discounts and rewards
• Resources and services to support wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, striving to create an environment where colleagues can thrive and grow both professionally and personally, guided by principles of selflessness, compassion, commitment, collaboration, bravery, agility, tenacity, and creativity. More about our philosophy can be found at: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Medical Practices