Theatre Practitioner in Swindon

Theatre Practitioner

The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon, part of Circle Health Group, is offering a Permanent, Fixed Term role at 37.5 hours per week with a salary up to £37,000 per year (depending on experience, training and qualification).

Overview

Join our Theatres department as a full‑time Theatre Practitioner. The role holder will cover a flexible shift pattern and support the surgical team across a range of procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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: monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and ensure patient readiness for discharge.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies 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 a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment.

Qualifications

• 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

• Competitive starting salary up to £37,000 per year.
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme 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 discounts, rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Wellbeing resources, tools and services.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.