<div><p>We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Recovery & Anaesthetics department. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>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.</li><li>Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures at all times.</li><li>Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and specific patient requirements.</li><li>Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults immediately.</li><li>Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and efficient surgical lists.</li><li>Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).</li><li>Experience or training in a theatre environment specialising in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.</li><li>Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety principles.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure, problem‑solve, and respond quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>Attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to safe surgical practice.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.</li><li>Private Pension Scheme.</li><li>Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions.</li><li>Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.</li><li>Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.</li><li>Non-contributory life insurance.</li><li>Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.</li><li>Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.</li><li>Employee recognition programmes.</li><li>Industry leading training and development opportunities.</li><li>...and much more!</li></ul></div>