Theatre Practitioner: Scrub/Anaesthetics (Bank) – Flexible Hours

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Theatre Practitioner - Scrub/Anaesthetics (Bank) at The Park Hospital in Nottingham is a bank role offering flexible, as-and-when-required shifts. You will assist the surgical team and anaesthetist, prepare instruments, maintain sterility, monitor patients and support post-operative care while upholding infection control and safety standards.

Experience or training in a theatre environment and NMC or HCPC registration are essential; strong communication, resilience under pressure and meticulous

Qualifications

• Experience or training in a theatre environment in at least one area (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.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

Skills

Theatre environment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Scrub/Anaesthetics (Bank) at The Park Hospital in Nottingham is a bank role offering flexible, as-and-when-required shifts. You will assist the surgical team and anaesthetist, prepare instruments, maintain sterility, monitor patients and support post-operative care while upholding infection control and safety standards.

Experience or training in a theatre environment and NMC or HCPC registration are essential; strong communication, resilience under pressure and meticulous