Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub

Circle Health; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff wellbeing resources

Training & development

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Harrogate is seeking a registered nurse or operating department practitioner for a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with a flexible shift pattern. You will assist the surgical team, prepare instruments, maintain sterility and monitor patients throughout the theatre pathway.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, uphold infection control standards and contribute to a safe, efficient theatre environment, with competitive starting salaries and a broad benefits

Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to changes

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and ensuring equipment safety
• Support the Anaesthetist with equipment prep, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs, pain and nausea
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements
• Report faults on surgical/anaesthetic equipment and coordinate with team
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient theatre lists
• Contribute to a positive, respectful theatre environment

Skills

Theatre experience

NMC registration

HCPC registration

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NMC registration (RN)

HCPC registration (ODP)

Job description

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.

  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.

  in Harrogate 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.

  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 … and are at the core of our purpose and culture.