Theatre Practitioner – Scrub, Ross Hall Hospital, Glasgow. 37.5 hours a week (full time) – Permanent. Salary up to £37,000 per year depending on experience, training and qualification.
Overview
Ross Hall Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, offering a full‑coverage independent healthcare service throughout the country. We are looking to add a Theatre Practitioner to our theatre team.
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; provide post‑operative care, monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and ensure 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.
* Previous orthopaedic 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 and 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 wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.
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