Theatre Practitioner
Location: Highfield Hospital, Rochdale (Circle Health Group)
Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week with flexible shift pattern
Salary: Up to £37,500 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Overview
Provide support to the surgical and anaesthetic teams in the operating theatre, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality patient care throughout the surgical process.
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; give post‑operative care and monitoring of vital signs, 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.
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 access to discounts, rewards and voluntary benefits.
* Access to resources, tools and services supporting wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.
EEO Statement
Circle Health Group is committed to diversity and inclusive opportunities for all colleagues.
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