Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; East Midlands; Sur place; GBP 39 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday

Private pension

Private healthcare

Friends & Family discounts

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Résumé du poste

Theatre Practitioner role at Circle Health Group is based at The Shelburne Hospital with responsibility for scrub duties in orthopaedic surgery. The post requires travel to the Chiltern Hospital for dual-site working and covers a 37.5-hour week.

Applicants should be registered nurses (NMC) or HCPC practitioners with theatre experience. The role offers a competitive salary up to £43,000 per year, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a theatre environment with scrub, anaesthetics or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a dynamic surgical setting.

Responsabilités

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assist the anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs, pain and nausea.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Check equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe lists.

Connaissances

Theatre experience

Scrub

Anaesthetics

Recovery

Infection control

Patient safety

Formation

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC registered ODP

Description du poste

Theatre Practitioner - Scrub The Shelburne and Chiltern Hospitals 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary up to £43,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Shelburne Hospital in High Wycombe 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. Applicants must be able to travel to the sister site - The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden - for dual-site working. We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.

This role will be based in our Orthopaedic Scrub Team Successful applicants must have experience in Orthopaedic Scrub and other specialisms. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours per 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
• 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
• Applicants must have previous orthopaedic experience

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 …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.

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. 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