Theatre Practitioner: Scrub/Recovery in Dynamic OR Team

Meeveem Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 37,800 - 46,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Guildford is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre department. The role involves assisting the surgical team, preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and supporting the anaesthetist with equipment and patient care; the position is 37.5 hours per week with a salary up to £42,000 per annum.

Applicants should be registered with NMC or HCPC and have theatre experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery, with strong infection control and patient safety

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment specialising in 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

Theatre experience

Scrub

Anaesthetics

Recovery

Infection control

Patient safety

Communication

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Circle Health Group in Guildford is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre department. The role involves assisting the surgical team, preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and supporting the anaesthetist with equipment and patient care; the position is 37.5 hours per week with a salary up to £42,000 per annum.

Applicants should be registered with NMC or HCPC and have theatre experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery, with strong infection control and patient safety