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

Circle Health Group; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Droitwich Spa Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join their Orthopaedic Scrub team on a bank (as-needed) basis. Salary up to £26.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

This on-site role supports theatre operations and covers busy periods, annual leave, or staff absence. Eligible candidates are Registered Nurses (NMC) or HCPC-registered ODPs with theatre experience, infection control knowledge, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced theatre environment.
• Registered Nurse with NMC (or HCPC for ODP) registration.
• Experience or training in theatre settings (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring, airway management and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vitals, pain, and nausea.
• Ensure infection prevention and control policies are followed.
• Set up operating theatres per surgery type and patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe lists.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

NMC registered nurse

HCPC registered ODP

Job description

Overview

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.

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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