Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank) - Circle Health Group
Bath Clinic – bank shifts – salary up to £28.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
Overview
We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join our team in the Theatre department. This role requires major orthopaedic scrub experience and is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis. You will supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff during annual leave or absence.
Duties Of This Role Include
* 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 and contribute to 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.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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