Theatre Practitioner - Recovery

Circle Health Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank Shifts

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

The Park Hospital in Nottingham, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Theatre Practitioner - Recovery for Bank shifts. You will assist the surgical team, manage instrument preparation, maintain sterility, monitor patients and support discharge planning.

You’ll work closely with anaesthetics and the recovery team to ensure safety and efficiency across lists. Applicants must be registered with NMC or HCPC, have theatre experience (scrub/anaesthetics/recovery), and demonstrate excellent

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration.
• Theatre environment experience (scrub, anaesthetics or recovery).
• Commitment to infection control and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment preparation, monitoring and positioning; assist recovery and discharge.
• Ensure infection prevention and control policies are followed at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient lists.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration (ODP)

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Recovery (Bank)

The Park Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Park Hospital in Nottingham 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.

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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