37.5 Hours & Permanent (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Overview
Theatre Practitioner
The Beardwood Hospital
Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year (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.
We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
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 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.
* Orthopaedic or anaesthetic experience.
Salary & Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
* Private Pension Scheme.
* Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, 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 and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
* Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry-leading training and development opportunities.
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues.
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