Theatre Scrub Practitioner – Ophthalmic & ENT (9‑Month FTC)

Circle Health Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Family-friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff discounts

Wellbeing resources

Training opportunities

Job summary

Circle Reading Hospital is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre department in ophthalmic, ENT and scrub roles on a 9‑month fixed term contract. The post is a full‑time 37.5 hour per week role with a flexible shift pattern and a salary up to £40,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will be registered (NMC/HCPC) and experienced in theatre environments, contributing to safe, high quality patient care and multidisciplinary teamwork across

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Prepare instruments, maintain sterility, anticipate surgeon needs and ensure equipment safety.
• Support Anaesthetist in equipment prep, patient monitoring and positioning; provide post-operative care.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment and report faults.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient surgical lists.
• Maintain a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Skills

Infection control

Patient safety

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Circle Reading Hospital is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre department in ophthalmic, ENT and scrub roles on a 9‑month fixed term contract. The post is a full‑time 37.5 hour per week role with a flexible shift pattern and a salary up to £40,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will be registered (NMC/HCPC) and experienced in theatre environments, contributing to safe, high quality patient care and multidisciplinary teamwork across