Theatre Practitioner - Scrub/Anaesthetics

Circle Health Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group seeks a dedicated Theatre Practitioner for the Scrub and Anaesthetics department at Lincoln Private Hospital. This full-time role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic surgical environment, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have the relevant nursing or practitioner qualifications and possess essential skills for thriving in a theatre environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Staff engagement hub with discounts

Industry leading training opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team with instrument preparation and equipment safety.
• Support the Anaesthetist in monitoring and patient management.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

Closing date22/06/2025
HoursFull time
Role TypePermanent

Location(s)
Lincoln Hospital - Lincoln

Overview
Theatre Practitioner - Scrub/Anaesthetics
Lincoln Private Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to GBP32,100.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Lincoln Private Hospital 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 Scrub and Anaesthetics department.

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.

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