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JR108578 Theatre Practitioner - Scrub/Anaesthetics

The closing date is 22 June 2025

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Theatre Practitioner - Scrub/Anaesthetics

Lincoln Private Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £32,100.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Scrub and Anaesthetics 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.

Main duties of the job

  • 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.]

About us

Lincoln Private Hospital 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.

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 Pension Scheme
  • 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

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £32,100 (depending on experience and qualification)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0196-25-0037

Job locations

Lincoln Circle Hospital

Church Lane

Lincoln

LN2 1QU


Job description

Job 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; 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.

Job description

Job 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; 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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 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.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Circle Health Group

Address

Lincoln Circle Hospital

Church Lane

Lincoln

LN2 1QU


Employer's website

https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Circle Health Group

Address

Lincoln Circle Hospital

Church Lane

Lincoln

LN2 1QU


Employer's website

https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Department

01522578000

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £32,100 (depending on experience and qualification)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0196-25-0037

Job locations

Lincoln Circle Hospital

Church Lane

Lincoln

LN2 1QU


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