Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics & Recovery

Circle Health Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tees Valley is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for their Woodlands Hospital in Darlington. This part-time role requires assisting the surgical team, preparing instruments, and providing post-operative care. Successful candidates should be Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners with experience in theatre environments. Competitive salary and benefits available, creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) required.
• Experience or training in a theatre environment specialising in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use.

Skills

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Experience in a theatre environment

Infection control principles

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics & Recovery
Woodlands Hospital
34.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £39,000.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington 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 of staff in the Theatre department.

This is a Part time role for 34.5hours 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.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• 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

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.