Theatre Practitioner - Recovery Windsor

Meeveem Limited; Windsor; On-site; GBP 25,260 - 42,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family‑Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition

Training & development opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner – Recovery for a permanent, part-time role. You will assist the surgical team, prepare instruments, maintain sterility, and support the anaesthetist and patient recovery.

A flexible shift pattern is required and benefits accompany the position. Applicants must be NMC registered or HCPC registered ODP with theatre experience in scrub/anaesthesia/recovery, strong infection control knowledge,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)
• Experience in a theatre environment, scrub, anaesthetics or recovery
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility, support surgeon and recovery care
• Assist anaesthetist with equipment prep, patient monitoring and positioning
• Set up operating theatres per surgery type and patient requirements
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment and report faults
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for safe and efficient lists
• Foster a positive, respectful theatre environment

Skills

NMC registered nurse

HCPC registered ODP

Theatre environment

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Recovery

Location: The Princess Margaret Hospital, Windsor

Hours: 30 hours per week (part‑time); Status: Permanent

Salary: Up to £42,100.00 FTE per year

The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor 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.

This part‑time role requires covering a flexible shift pattern.

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 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.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
• Family‑Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
• Non‑contributory life insurance.
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry leading training and development opportunities.