Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Harrow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bank shifts

Job summary

The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join their Theatre Scrub team on a bank basis. You'll assist the surgical team, maintain sterility, and support anesthesia while covering busy periods and annual leave.

Ideal candidates are registered nurses (NMC) or HCPC-registered practitioners with theatre experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery, and strong infection control knowledge.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and supporting the anaesthetist.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient surgical lists.
• Support a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

HCPC registration

Theatre environment experience

Infection control

Communication skills

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Bank)
The Clementine Churchill Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £28.00 per hour

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow Is part of Circle Health Group , Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in theTheatredepartment.

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.

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