Theatre Practitioner - Recovery

Circle Health; Botany Bay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Botany Bay is seeking a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to assist surgical teams in a full-time role. You will be responsible for preparing instruments, supporting anaesthetics, and providing post-operative care. The salary can reach up to £42,000 annually, along with numerous benefits including healthcare schemes, training opportunities, and a flexible shift pattern.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Qualifications

• 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 and respond quickly to changes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation and patient monitoring.
• Provide post-operative care and manage pain and nausea.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 and Benefits

• Salary: Up to £42,000 per year, depending on level of experience, training and qualification.
• Full-time role for 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.
• 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.