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Theatre Practitioner - SFA (Bank)
Apply locations Lancaster Hospital - Lancaster time type Part time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: September 21, 2025 (23 days left to apply) job requisition id JR109519
Theatre Practitioner - SFA (Bank)
The Lancaster Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Lancaster 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 - SFA to join their team of staff in theTheatre department.
This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Duties of this role include:
* Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon during operations, including tissue retraction, haemostasis, suctioning, and wound management where trained and competent.
* Support safe patient positioning prior to the surgical procedure in accordance with the surgeon’s requirements and patient safety protocols.
* Support patients by promoting dignity, empathy, and respect throughout their theatre experience.
* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre practitioners, and recovery staff to support seamless, coordinated care.
* Adhere to all policies and protocols relating to infection prevention, patient identification, consent, and surgical safety checklists (e.g. WHO Surgical Safety Checklist).
* Act within your scope of practice and training as a Surgical First Assistant and maintain professional standards in all clinical activity.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
* Registered healthcare professional (e.g. NMC or HCPC) with post-registration qualification as a Surgical First Assistant.
* Demonstrable perioperative experience, with competence in surgical assistance tasks and aseptic technique.
* Good understanding of surgical anatomy, patient positioning, and safety protocols.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented, patient-focused approach.
* Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.
* ILS
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: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy ”
At Circle Health Group, we understand that your dream job may not always be listed among our current openings. However, we welcome the opportunity to connect with talented and passionate professionals like you!
We encourage you to share your contact information and CV with us so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may be the perfect fit for you. Our team will reach out to you if we identify any positions that align with your career goals and qualifications.
Thank you for considering Circle Health Group as a potential employer, and we look forward to the possibility of working with you in the future.
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