Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (Bank)

circlehealth; Stirling; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kings Park Hospital in Stirling is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the theatre team on a bank, as and when required basis.

This role involves assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterility, supporting the anaesthetist, monitoring patients, and ensuring readiness for discharge while adhering to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Registration with NMC or HCPC.
• Experience in a theatre environment.
• Infection control and patient safety knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment, monitoring, and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care and discharge readiness.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type.
• Observe infection control policies.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Pressure handling

Education

NMC HCPC registered

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

The Kings Park Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Kings Park Hospital in Stirling 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 the Theatre department.

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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