Theatre Practitioner – SFA

The Priory Hospital; Coventry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Theatre Practitioner to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced theatre environment, contributing to patient safety and surgical excellence. You will assist in preparing for surgeries, supporting the surgical team, and ensuring a safe and sterile environment. With a commitment to professional development and a diverse workplace culture, this role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in patient care. Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with theatre experience.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Provide post-operative care, monitoring vital signs and managing pain.

Skills

Infection Control

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

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Theatre Practitioner - SFA

The Meriden Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary Up to £40,000.00 per year

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

Theatre Practitioner - SFA

The Meriden Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary Up to £40,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Meriden Hospital in Coventry 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 full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

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 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.
  

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities
  

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy