Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub – Circle Health Group

Company: Circle Health Group
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Location: Blackburn
Job Description:

37.5 Hours & Permanent (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

Theatre Practitioner

The Beardwood Hospital

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Beardwood 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.

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties Of This Role Include

  • 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.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

  • 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.
  • Orthopaedic or anaesthetic experience.

Salary & Benefits

  • 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.

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026