Theatre Practitioner - Recovery (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

private medical cover

flexible working hours

wellbeing support

career development opportunities

Job summary

The Park Hospital in Nottingham, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for bank shifts. You will join the theatre team to supplement staffing during busy periods and cover staff on leave or absence.

Role involves assisting the surgical team, supporting the anaesthetist, and providing post-operative care while upholding infection control and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or HCPC-registered professional.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment (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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for the surgical team.
• Assist anaesthetist with equipment prep, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vitals, manage pain and nausea, and discharge readiness.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies and procedures at all times.
• Set up operating theatres per surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment before use and report faults.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for safe, efficient surgical lists.
• Support a positive, respectful and efficient theatre environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration (ODP)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Recovery (Bank) 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.

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department. This is a bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 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. Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK's largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice - we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people.

• private medical cover
• flexible working hours
• wellbeing support
• career development opportunities

With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare