Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

The Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for their team at The Albyn Hospital in Aberdeen City. This bank role involves providing support during busy periods and covering for staff absences.

Key responsibilities include assisting surgical teams, ensuring equipment safety, and maintaining a sterile environment. Applicants should be registered nurses or operating department practitioners with theatre experience. The role offers competitive pay and a collaborative team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Support the Anaesthetist in patient monitoring.
• Provide post-operative care and monitoring.

Skills

Experience in theatre environment

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner
The Albyn Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department. Positions in Anaesthetics and Recovery, Orthopaedic Scrub, General Scrub and SFA are all available.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

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.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).

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.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.