Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank) at Cavell and Kings Oak Hospitals in Enfield, part of Circle Health Group, is a bank role providing flexible cover during busy periods and staff shortages.

You will assist surgical teams, maintain sterility, help with patient monitoring, and support perioperative care across theatres as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) registration.
• Experience in theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility.
• Assist surgical team and support anaesthetist; monitor patient and equipment.
• Set up theatres per surgery type and patient needs; report faults.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe lists and environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NMC registered or HCPC registered

Tools

Sterile instrument handling

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)

Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)
Cavell Hospitals
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Kings Oak & Cavell Hospitals in Enfield are 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.

This role will be covering both Cavell and Kings Oak.

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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