Theatre Practitioner – SFA (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

The Park Hospital in Nottingham, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner on a bank basis. The role supports the surgical team, prepares instruments, maintains sterility, and provides cover during busy periods or staff absence.

Applicants should be a Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) with theatre experience, able to work under pressure, and dedicated to infection control and patient safety. Competitive hourly rate and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility, anticipate surgeon needs, and assist with equipment safety.
• Support anaesthetist with equipment prep, patient monitoring, airway management and positioning; assist post-operative care.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment before use and report faults.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient lists.
• Maintain a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Skills

Theatre experience

Infection control

Communication skills

Education

NMC registered nurse

HCPC registered ODP

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - SFA (Bank)

The Park Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary Up to £30.00 per hour

The Park Hospital in Nottingham 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 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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