Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 27.552 - 35.817; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Circle Health Group in Droitwich Spa is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre department. The role involves supporting the surgical team, preparing instruments, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates should be a registered nurse or operating department practitioner with experience in a theatre setting.

This bank role offers competitive pay at up to £26.00 per hour depending on experience. Join Circle Health Group and contribute to providing outstanding patient care.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Experience in a theatre environment in at least one area.
• Understanding of patient safety principles.

Aufgaben

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use.

Kenntnisse

Surgical support

Infection control

Communication skills

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank) the Droitwich Spa Hospital Bank Shifts Salary: Up to £26.00 per hour (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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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, 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.
• SFA is desired but not essential.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.