Theatre Practitioner – Scrub

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Stirling; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + bank holidays (incr

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Stirling is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre department. Orthopaedic scrub experience is preferred and the role is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

You will prepare instruments, maintain sterility, support the Anaesthetist with equipment preparation and patient monitoring, and contribute to safe post-operative care and discharge readiness.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or HCPC registration.
• Theatre experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery preferred.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for theatre lists.
• Assist the surgical team and anaesthetist with equipment and monitoring.
• Position patients and support airway management and recovery.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Ensure equipment is checked, report faults, and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support a positive, efficient theatre environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC ODP

Job description

Kings Park Hospital in Stirling 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. Orthopaedic Scrub experience is preferred.

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; 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

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 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-philosoph