Theatre Practitioner: Scrub & Anesthesia Support

Three Shires Hospital; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Shires Hospital in Northampton is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre department. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis, with a flexible shift pattern. Salary up to £32,000 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Circle Health Group operates nationwide, providing specialist private healthcare with opportunities to develop surgical skills. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on safe, efficient theatre lists and high standards of

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 wants, 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

Theatre experience

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC ODP

Job description

Three Shires Hospital in Northampton is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre department. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis, with a flexible shift pattern. Salary up to £32,000 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Circle Health Group operates nationwide, providing specialist private healthcare with opportunities to develop surgical skills. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on safe, efficient theatre lists and high standards of