Theatre Practitioner – Recovery (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner on a bank basis at The Park Hospital, Nottingham. You will support theatre lists, prep instruments, monitor patients and assist the anaesthetist, with a focus on safety and infection control.

Ideal candidates are registered with NMC or HCPC, with theatre experience and ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment, providing high-quality care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Theatre practitioner experience in scrub, anaesthetics or recovery.
• Strong infection control knowledge and safety practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy theatre.
• Commitment to patient safety and high care standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility; support anaesthetist with equipment and patient monitoring.
• Prepare operating theatres for each case and ensure equipment safety.
• Verify all surgical and anaesthetic equipment before use and report faults.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vitals, manage pain and nausea, and aid discharge planning.

Skills

Theatre experience

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

NMC registered

HCPC registered

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.

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in theTheatre 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 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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