Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (Bank) - Circle Health Group
Location: The Ridgeway Hospital, Swindon (part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare).
Role summary: Join the Theatre department of Circle Health Group as a Theatre Practitioner (Scrub) in a bank role. You will provide support on an "as and when required" basis, helping to cover busy periods, staff absences or annual leave.
Overview
The role involves assisting the surgical team with instrument preparation and maintaining sterility, supporting the Anaesthetist with equipment and patient monitoring, and providing post‑operative care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient surgical lists.
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.
* Provide post‑operative care including 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.
Applicant 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
Pay up to £24.00 per hour, depending on experience, training and qualification. Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive culture that reflects its purpose, principles and values.
To learn more about Circle Health Group Philosophy, visit https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time – Bank shifts
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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