At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist surgical teams, maintain sterility, and provide post-operative care in a dynamic theatre environment.
- Company: Join Circle Health Group, the UK's leading independent healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and industry-leading training opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to professional and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse or operating department practitioner with theatre experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Winterbourne Hospital in Dorchester 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 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:
- 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, 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;
- Previous experience in major orthopaedic scrub and SFA is essential.
Salary & Benefits:
- 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.
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The Winterbourne Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, offers a supportive and dynamic work environment for Theatre Practitioners in Dorchester. With competitive salaries, extensive training and development opportunities, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, we foster a culture of collaboration and respect. Our diverse workforce thrives on inclusivity, ensuring that every team member can grow both professionally and personally while contributing to high-quality patient care.
