Overview
Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub (Bank) at the Beardwood Hospital. Bank shifts, salary up to £25.00 per hour based on experience, training and qualification.
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, 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.
Requirements
* 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.
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