Theatre Practitioner – Scrub, Anaesthetics & Recovery

Circle Health Group; Clewer Village; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year + bank hols

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub with discounts

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for a full-time 37.5-hour-per-week position. The role includes assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterility, and post-operative care, with an emphasis on ophthalmic and ENT procedures.

The successful candidate will be registered with NMC or HCPC, have theatre experience, and be able to work flexible shifts in a collaborative team. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have Ophthalmic & ENT experience.

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; 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.

Skills

Infection control

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Attention to detail

Ophthalmic experience

ENT experience

Education

NMC Registration

HCPC Registration

Job description

The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for a full-time 37.5-hour-per-week position. The role includes assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterility, and post-operative care, with an emphasis on ophthalmic and ENT procedures.

The successful candidate will be registered with NMC or HCPC, have theatre experience, and be able to work flexible shifts in a collaborative team. Competitive benefits are offered.