Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Tees Valley; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive hourly rate

Descripción de la vacante

Circle Health Group’s Woodlands Hospital in Darlington is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Orthopaedic Scrub team on a bank basis.

You will provide instrument preparation, sterile technique, assist surgeons, support anaesthetist, monitor patient, and contribute to a safe, efficient theatre environment.

Bank shifts mean you work on an as-and-when-required basis to cover busy periods and staff leave, with a competitive hourly rate up to £20 and professional development opportunities.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for theatre lists.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and assist during procedures.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning.
• Monitor vitals, manage pain and nausea, and assist with discharge planning.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Teamwork

Educación

NMC HCPC registration

Descripción del empleo

Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)
Woodlands Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington 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 theTheatredepartment.

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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