Theatre Practitioner: Scrub, Anaesthesia & Recovery Pro

Circle Health Group; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (30+)

Private healthcare scheme

Friends & Family hospital discounts

Family-friendly policies and enhanced

Non-contributory life insurance

Wellbeing resources and staff rewards

Industry-leading training and career发展

Job summary

Circle Health Group is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner for The Highfield Hospital in Rochdale. This full‑time, 37.5 hours per week role offers a salary of up to £41,000 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse (NMC) or HCPC‑registered ODP with theatre experience and a focus on sterile technique, patient safety and team collaboration. The Highfield Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, a nationwide independent healthcare

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or HCPC registered.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a dynamic theatre setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility, anticipate surgeon needs and ensure equipment safety.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vitals, manage pain/nausea, and readiness for discharge.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment before use and report faults.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe surgical lists.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Skills

Registered Nurse (NMC) or HCPC (ODP)

Theatre environment experience

Infection control

Communication skills

Adaptability under pressure

Job description

Circle Health Group is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner for The Highfield Hospital in Rochdale. This full‑time, 37.5 hours per week role offers a salary of up to £41,000 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse (NMC) or HCPC‑registered ODP with theatre experience and a focus on sterile technique, patient safety and team collaboration. The Highfield Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, a nationwide independent healthcare