Theatre Practitioner
The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon, part of Circle Health Group, is offering a Permanent, Fixed Term role at 37.5 hours per week with a salary up to £37,000 per year (depending on experience, training and qualification).
Overview
Join our Theatres department as a full‑time Theatre Practitioner. The role holder will cover a flexible shift pattern and support the surgical team across a range of procedures.
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 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.
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
* Competitive starting salary up to £37,000 per year.
* 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, rewards and voluntary benefits.
* Wellbeing resources, tools and services.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.
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