Circle Health Group
Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub - Circle Health Group
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Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub
Location: Bath Clinic Hours: 37.5 (Full Time, Permanent) Salary: Up to £44,000.00 per annum (dependent on experience, training & qualifications)
A permanent full-time 37.5-hour role is available for a skilled Theatre Practitioner with specialisation in orthopaedic scrub. Joining Bath Clinic, part of Circle Health Group—Britain’s leading independent healthcare provider—you will contribute to a team delivering the most complex surgeries in private healthcare.
About the Role
Circle Health has an opening for a Theatre Practitioner with orthopaedic scrub experience. While the primary focus is orthopaedic theatre, responsibilities include scrub duties across all specialties offered at Bath Clinic:
- General Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)
- Gynaecology (Gynae)
- Urology
- Cataract Surgery
- Endoscopy
The successful candidate must be prepared to cover a flexible shift pattern to support full operational capacity of the theatres.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting the Surgical & Anaesthetic Teams
- Prepare instruments and equipment while maintaining sterility and safety standards
- Anticipate surgeon needs to ensure smooth procedure flow
- Collaborate with the Anaesthetist in:
- Equipment preparation
- Patient monitoreing and airway management
- Ensuring correct patient positioning
- Provide post-operative care, including:
- Monitoring vital signs
- Managing pain and nausea relief
- Ensuring patient readiness for discharge
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Theatre & Safety Management
- Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times
- Set up operating theatres based on surgery type and patient-specific requirements
- Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment pre-use and report faults immediately
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to maintain safe and efficient surgical lists
- Contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
- Experience or training in theatre scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery duties
- Comprehension of:
- Infection control protocols
- Manual handling techniques
- Patient safety standards
- Aptitude for fast-paced, high-pressure environments, with strong problem-solving and adaptability skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Unwavering attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice
- Essential: Previous orthopaedic and general surgery scrub experience
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health offers rewarding compensation and extensive benefits:
Financial
- Up to £44,000 per annum dependent on experience
Work-Life Balance
- 25 calendar days annual leave (increasing to 30 days with service)
- Plus bank holidays
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Pensions & Insurance
- Private pension scheme
- Non-contributory life insurance
Premium Healthcare
- Private healthcare plan providing treatment at Circle clinics, including pre-existing conditions
Wellbeing & Support
- Staff engagement hub with:
- Discounts and rewards
- Voluntary benefits and savings plan
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities
- Wellbeing resources, tools, and activities
- Employee recognition programmes
Family & Lifestyle Benefits
- Discounts for friends/family at Circle hospitals
- Family-friendly policies, including:
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Circle Health’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Circle Health pride themselves on creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Their commitment extends beyond protected characteristics, actively seeking candidates with varying:
- Backgrounds
- Skills
- Workstyles
- Identities and experiences
They aim to foster a workplace culture where colleagues thrive, grow professionally, and personally through:
- Selflessness
- Compassion
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Bravery
- Agility
- Tenacity
- Creativity
For more details visit: Circle Health Philosophy
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