Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Bank) – Essential OR Support

Circle Health Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 28,929 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the scrub team on a bank basis. You will support the surgical list by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and assisting the anaesthetist and surgeons during operations.

This role is on an as-and-when-required basis, offering exposure to a busy theatre environment and opportunities to develop in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery while upholding infection control and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Surgical First Assistant qualification desirable.
• 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.

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

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Education

NMC registration or HCPC registration

Surgical First Assistant qualification desirable

Job description

Circle Health Group's Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the scrub team on a bank basis. You will support the surgical list by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and assisting the anaesthetist and surgeons during operations.

This role is on an as-and-when-required basis, offering exposure to a busy theatre environment and opportunities to develop in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery while upholding infection control and patient safety.