Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Bath Clinic, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre department on a bank (as-and-when-required) basis in Bath. You will assist the surgical team, prepare instruments, maintain sterility, monitor patients, and support anesthesia with equipment preparation and postoperative care.

The role requires registration (NMC or HCPC) and theatre experience, with strong infection control, manual handling, and patient safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• 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 and respond quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; assist surgeon; monitor patient.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment before use; report faults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for safe surgical lists.
• Support a positive and efficient theatre environment.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and沟nication?

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving

Education

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

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)

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 theTheatre 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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