Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Great Missenden; Hybrid; GBP 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Circle Health Group is looking for a Theatre Practitioner to join the theatre department at The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden. This bank role involves providing surgical assistance during busy periods and ensuring safety and efficiency in the operating theatre.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate up to £25, depending on experience, and requires a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with relevant theatre experience. Join a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Support the Anaesthetist with patient monitoring and post-operative care.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type.

Skills

Infection control

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

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

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Bank)

Employer

The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden

Location & Hours

Bank shifts. Up to £25 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).

Role Summary

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join the theatre department team as a bank role, working on an “as and when required” basis. You will supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff during annual leave or absences.

Duties

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety.
• Support the Anaesthetist with equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management, 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Competitive hourly rate up to £25. (Additional details available upon request.)