Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedics

Circle Health Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Friends & family discounts

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff rewards

Wellbeing resources

Training opportunities

Job summary

Circle Reading Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre team on a full-time basis. The role requires 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

You will work to support the surgical team, maintain sterility and ensure patient safety throughout the perioperative period. Ideal candidates are Registered Nurses (NMC) or ODPs (HCPC) with theatre experience and a strong focus on infection control, patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) is required.
• Theatre experience in scrub, anaesthetics or recovery preferred.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility, anticipate surgeon needs.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep and patient monitoring.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type.
• Check equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary team for safe lists.
• Contribute to a positive, efficient theatre environment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC registered ODP

Job description

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Reading 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 an Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in theTheatre department.

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 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 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.