Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 28,929 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the scrub team on a bank basis. You will support the surgical list by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and assisting the anaesthetist and surgeons during operations.

This role is on an as-and-when-required basis, offering exposure to a busy theatre environment and opportunities to develop in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery while upholding infection control and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Surgical First Assistant qualification desirable.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Education

NMC registration or HCPC registration

Surgical First Assistant qualification desirable

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Bank)

Sarum Road Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £35.00 per hour

Depending on level of experience, training and qualification

Overview

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. We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their 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).
• Surgical First Assistant qualification desirable.
• 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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