Overview
Theatre Practitioner (Bank) – The Manor Hospital, Bedford. Bank Shifts. Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification). The Manor Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis. You will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
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; provide post-operative care, monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and ensure patient readiness for discharge.
* Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures at all times.
* Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and specific patient requirements.
* Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults immediately.
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and efficient surgical lists.
* Support a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment.
Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria
* Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
* 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.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate. Our philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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