Theatre Practitioner - Scrub and Anaesthetics (Bank)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday in line with the Working Time

Access to the pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Varied caseload with state-of-the-art

Opportunities for continuous growth

Job summary

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital is seeking a Theatre Practitioner in scrub and anaesthetics to cover ad hoc shifts as needed. You will assist consultants and anaesthetists during procedures, help maintain sterile technique, and monitor patient vitals throughout surgery.

The role requires registration as a Theatre Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) with post-registration orthopaedic scrub experience. A strong communicator and team player is essential for delivering high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Post-registration orthopaedic scrub experience.
• Registration as Theatre Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC).
• Qualifications relevant to theatre registration.
• Excellent communicator and team worker.

Responsibilities

• Support consultants and anaesthetists during procedures.
• Give anaesthetics safely and monitor vital signs.
• Maintain sterile operating environment and safety protocols.
• Supervise, support and develop junior staff.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Flexible and motivated

Education

Theatre registration qualifications

Job description

A bank Theatre Practitioner post in scrub and anaesthetics at Nuffield Health's Exeter Hospital, beside the RD&E hospital, worked ad hoc as shifts are needed. The work centres on supporting consultants and anaesthetists during procedures, giving anaesthetics, monitoring vital signs and keeping the sterile field, while supervising junior staff. The hospital's theatres cover elective orthopaedic and spinal surgery, cardiology and robotic joint replacement, and the role carries no set weekly hours. Fit depends on registration as a Theatre Nurse or Operating Department Practitionerand post-registration major orthopaedic scrub experience.

What the job involves

• Support consultants and anaesthetists during procedures
• Give anaesthetics safely and monitor vital signs throughout surgery
• Maintain a sterile operating environment and follow all safety protocols
• Supervise, support and develop junior staff
• Deliver clinically effective, evidence-based care and patient experiences I think the quality will be good, so let's iterate more.

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualifications relevant to theatre registration

Registration & licences

• Registration as a Theatre Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Experience

• Post-registration experience in a major orthopaedic scrub role

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communicator and team worker
• Flexible and motivated

What’s offered

• Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive
• Access to the pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month
• Varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology and facilities
• Opportunities for continuous growth and personal development