Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub/SFA

Theatre Practitioner

The Winterbourne Hospital in Dorchester, part of Circle Health Group, offers this full time role of 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety.
• Support the Anaesthetist with equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous experience in major orthopaedic scrub and SFA essential.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary based on level of experience, training and qualification.
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at the hospital, covering pre existing medical conditions.
• Family and Friends Hospital discounts.
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Non contributory life insurance.
• Access to staff engagement hub with discounts, rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Well being resources, tools and services.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry leading training and development opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce and inclusive opportunities for all colleagues, beyond the characteristics protected by the Equality Act. We welcome candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities, or expressions, skills, and work styles.