Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Huddersfield is looking for a Theatre Practitioner for bank shifts. You will assist surgical teams, maintain sterility, and support anaesthetists while providing post-operative care. The ideal candidate will have a nursing or operating department practitioner qualification and experience in a theatre environment. This role offers competitive pay with flexible shifts.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Experience or training in a theatre environment.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team in preparation and monitoring.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies.
• Set up operating theatres according to requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank) - Huddersfield Private Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £24.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Huddersfield Private 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 in the Theatre 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:

• 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 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.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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Huddersfield Private Hospital