Theatre Practitioner - Surgical Scrub & Recovery Leader

Circle Health Group; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub with discounts

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a multi-disciplinary Theatre Practitioner for 37.5 hours per week in a permanent role. Salary up to £42,000 per year depending on experience, with a flexible shift pattern and comprehensive benefits.

The post involves assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterility, and patient care across theatre, anaesthetics and recovery. The role requires theatre experience or training, registration with NMC/HCPC, and a

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP HCPC qualification.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety.
• Ability to adapt to flexible shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility for surgeries.
• Assist surgeon, monitor patient, and manage airway.
• Provide post-operative care and discharge readiness.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe surgical lists.
• Uphold infection prevention policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)

Job description

Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a multi-disciplinary Theatre Practitioner for 37.5 hours per week in a permanent role. Salary up to £42,000 per year depending on experience, with a flexible shift pattern and comprehensive benefits.

The post involves assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterility, and patient care across theatre, anaesthetics and recovery. The role requires theatre experience or training, registration with NMC/HCPC, and a