Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)

circlehealth; Bath; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30/hour

Job summary

Bath Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the orthopaedic scrub team on a bank (as-and-when-required) basis in Bath. The role supports busy theatre lists and requires scrub/anaesthetic/recovery theatre experience.

The position offers an hourly rate up to £30.00, with shifts covering Bank hours and typical theatre duties, infection control, patient safety, and teamwork across the theatre department.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) qualification required.
• Experience in theatre environment preferred (scrub, anaesthetics or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility, anticipate surgeon needs and ensure equipment safety.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs, pain and nausea; ensure discharge readiness.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults immediately.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and efficient surgical lists.
• Support a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC ODP

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)

Bath Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £30.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

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 is a bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

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 in at least one area (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 offers a competitive hourly rate.

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