Theatre Practitioner – SFA

Circle Health Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Harrogate seeks a Theatre Practitioner - SFA to join the Theatre department. The candidate will assist surgeons and ensure patient safety during operations. Qualifications include a post-registration qualification and peri-operative experience. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days holiday and private healthcare options.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Access to discounts and rewards

Industry leading training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with relevant qualifications.
• Demonstrable peri-operative experience.
• Strong understanding of surgical anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon during operations.
• Support safe patient positioning before surgery.
• Adhere to infection prevention and surgical safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Aseptic technique

Patient safety protocols

Education

Post-registration qualification as a Surgical First Assistant

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - SFA
The Duchy Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate 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 our team in the Theatre department.

This is a full‑time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

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 peri‑operative 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 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.