Theatre Practitioner – Recovery & Anaesthetics Specialist

Circle Health Group; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare scheme

Friends & Family hospital discounts

Life insurance

Staff wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Recovery & Anaesthetics team at The Shelburne Hospital in High Wycombe. This full-time role covers 37.5 hours per week with flexible shifts and dual-site working at The Chiltern Hospital.

Applicants must be registered with the NMC or HCPC and have theatre experience in scrub, anaesthetics or recovery. The role includes trauma-orthopaedic exposure and a commitment to safe surgical practice.

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.
• Previous orthopaedic experience.

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 and discharge readiness.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

NMC HCPC registration

Job description

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Recovery & Anaesthetics team at The Shelburne Hospital in High Wycombe. This full-time role covers 37.5 hours per week with flexible shifts and dual-site working at The Chiltern Hospital.

Applicants must be registered with the NMC or HCPC and have theatre experience in scrub, anaesthetics or recovery. The role includes trauma-orthopaedic exposure and a commitment to safe surgical practice.