Overview
We are seeking a Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub for The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate, part of Circle Health Group. This full‑time role requires 37.5 hours a week and offers a salary up to £40,000 per year, commensurate with experience, training and qualifications.
The position involves working with a multidisciplinary surgical team and covering a flexible shift pattern.
Duties of this role
* 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.
* 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 and contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment.
Applicants should meet
* Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
* Experience or training in a theatre environment specialising 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 to changes in a dynamic environment.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Attention to detail, accuracy and commitment to safe surgical practice.
Salary & Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
* Private Pension Scheme.
* Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
* Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
* Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
* Non‑contributory life insurance.
* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
* Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry leading training and development opportunities.
Diversity & Inclusion
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce, offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. We strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles and more.
Our Values
We are guided by the principles of being selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative. These values lie at the core of our purpose and culture.
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