Theatre Practitioner: Scrub, Anesthesia & Recovery

Circle Health Group; Stirling; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life Insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

KINGS PARK HOSPITAL in Stirling, part of Circle Health Group, has a Theatre Practitioner vacancy offering 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis. Salary is up to £40,425 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

The role requires flexible shift patterns and is based in the hospital's Theatre department. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterility, supporting anaesthetics, infection control, and providing post-operative care to ensure patient

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.
• 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; 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.

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

KINGS PARK HOSPITAL in Stirling, part of Circle Health Group, has a Theatre Practitioner vacancy offering 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis. Salary is up to £40,425 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

The role requires flexible shift patterns and is based in the hospital's Theatre department. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterility, supporting anaesthetics, infection control, and providing post-operative care to ensure patient