Theatre Practitioner

Job summary

Theatre Practitioner

The Droitwich Spa Hospital

37.5 & Perm

Up to £42,000 (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

This is a full time role at 37.5 hours a week across flexible shift patterns.

Main duties of the job

Preparing all the necessary complex instruments and equipment including microscopes, lasers and endoscopes

Working with the surgeon to provide instruments, needles, swabs and other materials as required

Responsibility for the surgical instruments, equipment and swabs

Act as a link between the surgical team and other parts of the theatre and hospital.

Offer the patient care and support upon arrival on the post anaesthetic care unit

Monitor the patient's health

Providing appropriate care and treatment until the patient has recovered from the effects of the anaesthesia and/or surgery

Assess the patient to ensure they can be discharged back to a ward

Assess the care given during each of the perioperative phases

About us

The Droitwich Spa 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.

Circle Health Group has an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join our friendly and motivated team of staff working in the hospital Theatre.