Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for their Blackburn hospital. This bank role involves assisting in surgeries, providing post-operative care, and maintaining safety standards in the theatre. Candidates must have nursing registration and significant experience in orthopaedic surgery, ensuring excellent patient care and adherence to best practices in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics, recovery).
• Must have at least 3 years experience in major elective orthopaedic upper and lower limb surgery.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team with preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team during surgeries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank)

The Beardwood Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Beardwood 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.

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.
• Must have at least 3 years experience in major elective orthopaedic upper and lower limb surgery.
• SFA part 1/2 desirable
  
  

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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