Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Harrogate; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Résumé du poste

Circle Health Group’s Duchy Hospital in Harrogate is seeking a Theatre Practitioner in orthopaedic scrub to join a dedicated theatre team. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours weekly and a salary up to £40,000, dependent on experience, training and qualifications.

The post requires registration (NMC or HCPC as applicable) and experience in a theatre environment specializing in scrub, anaesthetics or recovery. The role emphasizes infection control, patient safety and excellent teamwork.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) with current registration.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment specialising in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Knowledge of infection control, manual handling and patient safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsabilités

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and anticipating surgeon needs.
• Support the anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vital signs, and manage pain and nausea.
• Ensure patient readiness for discharge and adherence to infection control policies.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Report faults in surgical and anaesthetic equipment and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Connaissances

Theatre environment experience

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Formation

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Description du poste

Overview

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate 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 Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub

The Duchy Hospital. 37.5 Hours & Permanent. Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).

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 specialising in 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 is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles… and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy