Theatre Practitioner
Circle Reading Hospital – Permanent, 37.5 hours per week – Salary up to £42,500 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
Circle Reading Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, a leading independent healthcare provider in the UK. We are seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join our theatre department.
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; 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.
Qualifications
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 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 discounts and rewards.
Resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
Employee recognition programmes.
Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.
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