Theatre Practitioner - Recovery & Anaesthetics

BMI Healthcare (Circle)

High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Base: up to £43,000.00 py; bonus/equity: not speci...
Prepare instruments and maintain sterility
Support anaesthetist with equipment
Provide post-operative patient care
The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern, assisting the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety

Job Summary

  • The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern, assisting the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety.
  • Duties include supporting the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning, as well as providing post-operative care, monitoring vital signs, managing pain and nausea, and ensuring patient readiness for discharge.
  • Circle Health Group offers competitive starting salaries and a wide range of employee benefits, including private healthcare, a pension scheme, and industry-leading training and development opportunities.

Matching Summary

The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern, assisting the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety.

Salary

Base: up to £43,000.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 25-30 days holiday, Private Pension, Private Healthcare, Life Insurance, Discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare instruments and maintain sterility
  • Support Anaesthetist with equipment
  • Provide post-operative patient care
  • Adhere to infection prevention policies
  • Set up operating theatres
  • Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate within multidisciplinary team
  • Contribute to positive theatre environment
  • Agile and tenacious work style

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)
  • Experience in theatre specialising in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery
  • Understanding of infection control principles
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Previous orthopaedic experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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