Overview
Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank) at Circle Health Group. The Beardwood Hospital. Bank Shifts. Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
The Beardwood Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis; you will supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Duties Of This Role Include
* 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.
Applicants Should Meet The Following 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.
* Must have at least 3 years experience in major elective orthopaedic upper and lower limb surgery.
* SFA part 1/2 desirable
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy, visit: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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