Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedics

Circle Health Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme for hospital

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Life insurance

Staff wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner for the Orthopaedics department at The Manor Hospital in Bedford. This full‑time role covers 37.5 hours per week with a salary up to £35,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

You will join the Orthopaedic Scrub Team and support surgical and anaesthetic procedures, ensuring sterility, patient safety and prompt post‑operative care in a busy theatre environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration required.
• Orthopaedic theatre experience or training preferred.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and equipment safety.
• Support the anaesthetist with equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning.
• Provide post‑operative care, monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and aid discharge readiness.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to achieve safe, efficient lists.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Skills

Theatre scrub

Anaesthetics knowledge

Patient safety

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics
The Manor Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Manor Hospital in Bedford 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 role will be based in the Orthopaedic Scrub Team.

This is a full- time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

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.
• Minimum 2 years Orthopaedic experience

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 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.