Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 3,977,820 - 5,665,380; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Bank shift work

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Bank) to join the Sarum Road Hospital team in Winchester. This is an “as and when required” bank role, supplementing staffing during busy periods and covering for leave or absence.

You will assist surgical teams by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and supporting anaesthetist with equipment readiness, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or HCPC registration.
• Experience in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to changes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; support surgeon and anaesthetist.
• Set up operating theatres per surgery type and patient needs.
• Check and report faults on surgical equipment.
• Monitor patient vitals and assist with post-operative care.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies at all times.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Patient safety awareness

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Bank)

Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester 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.

Salary: Up to £35.00 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 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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