Theatre Practitioner - Surgical Scrub & Anaesthetic Support

Circle Health Group; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Private healthcare

Family discounts

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition

Training & development

Job summary

Theatre Practitioner position at Sarum Road Hospital, Winchester, part of Circle Health Group, offers a full-time 37.5-hour week within our theatre department. You will support the surgical team, prepare instruments, maintain sterility and ensure patient safety, with duties across scrub, anaesthetics or recovery as required.

We require registration with NMC or HCPC, theatre experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with theatre experience.
• Experience in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics or recovery).
• Knowledge of infection control, manual handling and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve and adapt quickly in a dynamic setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and supporting the anaesthetist with equipment and patient monitoring.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient lists.
• Support a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Skills

Theatre experience

Infection control

Patient safety

Communication

Education

NMC HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner position at Sarum Road Hospital, Winchester, part of Circle Health Group, offers a full-time 37.5-hour week within our theatre department. You will support the surgical team, prepare instruments, maintain sterility and ensure patient safety, with duties across scrub, anaesthetics or recovery as required.

We require registration with NMC or HCPC, theatre experience, and strong communication skills.