Theatre Practitioner - Recovery (Bank) - Circle Health Group

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bank shifts

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Job summary

Circle Health Group at The Park Hospital, Nottingham, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for Recovery on a bank basis. You will support the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and assisting anaesthetists, with post-operative care and discharge readiness.

This role offers flexible bank hours with an hourly rate up to £25, and a chance to work across busy lists while upholding infection control and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Strong infection control, manual handling and patient safety knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility, anticipate surgeon needs and support anaesthetist.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vitals, manage pain and nausea, discharge readiness.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient lists.

Skills

Theatre experience

Strong communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

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)

Overview

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 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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