Theatre Scrub Practitioner – Bank (Flexible Shifts)

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the theatre team on a bank basis. The role involves scrub duties, assisting the surgical team and preparing equipment for a range of procedures.

Applicants should be registered nurses (NMC) or ODPs (HCPC) with theatre experience in scrub/anaesthetics/recovery. Competitive benefits and flexible bank shifts are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) qualification is required.
• Surgical First Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment 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 in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility, anticipate surgeon needs and ensure equipment safety.
• Support the Anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring and airway management.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor vital signs, pain and nausea.
• Adhere to infection control policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment and report faults.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve safe surgical lists.
• Contribute to a positive and efficient theatre environment.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)

Surgical First Assistant qualification desirable

Job description

Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the theatre team on a bank basis. The role involves scrub duties, assisting the surgical team and preparing equipment for a range of procedures.

Applicants should be registered nurses (NMC) or ODPs (HCPC) with theatre experience in scrub/anaesthetics/recovery. Competitive benefits and flexible bank shifts are offered.