Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Harrow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre team on a bank basis. You will supplement staffing during busy periods and cover for annual leave or absence.

Role responsibilities include assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterility, and supporting postoperative care while adhering to infection control and safety policies. NHS registration or HCPC is required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP with theatre experience.
• Understanding of infection prevention and patient safety.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic theatre setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; support surgeon needs and equipment safety.
• Assist anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring, airway management, and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care and discharge readiness; monitor vitals and manage pain.

Skills

Infection control

Patient safety

Communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

NMC registered nurse

HCPC registered ODP

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)

Overview

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 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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