Theatre Practitioner – Scrub

Circle Health Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Job summary

Circle Health Group is looking for a full-time Theatre Practitioner - Scrub to join the team at Beaumont Hospital in Bolton. In this role, you will assist the surgical team and support the Anaesthetist in various capacities while providing post-operative care.

The position offers a salary of up to £38,000 per year, based on experience, along with significant benefits such as 25 days of holiday and private healthcare schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in a theatre environment specializing in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Orthopaedic or anaesthetic experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs.
• Support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation and patient monitoring.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and problem-solve

Attention to detail and accuracy

Understanding of infection control

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Beaumont Hospital in Bolton 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 is a full‑time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover 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.
• Provide post‑operative care, monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and ensure 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.
• Orthopaedic or anaesthetic experience.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £38,000.00 per year depending on level of experience, training and qualification.
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• 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, extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry leading training and development opportunities.
• …and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.