Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Bank)
Employer
The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden
Location & Hours
Bank shifts. Up to £25 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
Role Summary
We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join the theatre department team as a bank role, working on an “as and when required” basis. You will supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff during annual leave or absences.
Duties
- Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety.
- Support the Anaesthetist with equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management, 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.
Qualifications
- 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
Competitive hourly rate up to £25. (Additional details available upon request.)
Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Bank) in Great Missenden employer: Circle Health Group Limited
Circle Health Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Billing Associate in Glasgow, you will benefit from competitive salaries, extensive training opportunities, and a range of perks including private healthcare and generous holiday allowances, all while contributing to a leading independent healthcare provider dedicated to personal and outstanding care.
Contact Details:
Circle Health Group Limited Recruitment Team
