Circle Health Group
Theatre Practitioner - Circle Health Group
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Theatre Practitioner - Circle Health Group
Theatre Practitioner
Location: Woodlands Hospital, Darlington
Hours & Tenure: 37.5 hours per week, Permanent, flexible shift pattern
Salary: Up to £39,500.00 per year (based on experience, training, and qualifications)
About the Role
Woodlands Hospital, part of Circle Health Group (Britain’s leading independent healthcare provider), is seeking a dedicated Theatre Practitioner to join their skilled team.
This position offers a full-time opportunity within a high-performing environment, focusing on surgical support, patient safety, and theatre operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Pre-operative support:
- Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, instruments, and linens
- Maintain sterility standards and ensure equipment safety
- Anticipate surgeon needs and prepare tools/medications accordingly
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Anaesthetic coordination:
- Support the Anaesthetist with equipment readiness, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning
- Contribute to securing pre-operative holds and confirming patient readiness
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Intra-operative support:
- Set up operating theatres tailored to surgery type and patient needs
- Validate all surgical/anaesthetic equipment pre-use and report faults immediately
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve efficient, safe surgical lists
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Post-operative care:
- Monitor vital signs, manage pain/nausea, and facilitate recovery
- Ensure patients are prompting for discharge and conflict-resolution focused patient transitions
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Safety & compliance:
- Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control policies
- Promote a positive theatre culture emphasising respect, efficiency, and teamwork
Essential Requirements
- Registered Nurse (with NMC registration) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC registered)
- Hands-on experience/training in:
- Scrub roles
- Anaesthetic support
- Recovery processes
- Sound knowledge of:
- Infection control protocols
- Manual handling practices
- Patient safety frameworks
- Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments:
- Quick decision-making skills
- Adaptability in dynamic scenarios
- Clear communication under pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills and dedication to safe surgical practice
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group offers a comprehensive benefits package alongside competitive salaries:
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- Leave entitlement:
- Base: 25 days leave + all public holidays
- Increases to 30 days with service
- Financial security:
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare: Unlimited access to Circle Health hospitals, covering pre-existing conditions
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Employee support:
- Friends & Family Discounts at hospitals
- Family-Friendly Policies:
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Wellbeing resources, tools, and voluntary benefits
- Growth & recognition:
- Industry-leading training and development
- Staff engagement hub with exclusive discounts and rewards
- Employee recognition programmes
About Circle Health Group
We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, compassionate, and dynamic culture. Our values of collaboration, bravery, resilience, and creativity drive outcomes that shape our employees’ careers and patient experiences.
To explore our culture, philosophy, and team dynamics: Careers - Circle Health Group
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