Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics

• 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

• 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

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate