Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics & Recovery
Location: Northwood, Middlesex
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible shift pattern)
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum, depending on experience, qualifications and training
About the Role
An established independent hospital in Northwood is seeking a dedicated Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics & Recovery to join its busy Theatre team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern clinical environment delivering high-quality patient care across a varied surgical caseload.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting patients throughout the perioperative pathway, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care and patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare operating theatres in line with the planned surgical procedures.
- Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining a sterile environment and anticipating clinical requirements.
- Support the Anaesthetist with equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management and patient positioning.
- Deliver high-quality post-operative recovery care, including monitoring observations, pain management and discharge readiness.
- Ensure all surgical and anaesthetic equipment is checked prior to use and report any faults promptly.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection prevention and control policies.
- Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider theatre team to ensure safe and efficient operating lists.
- Promote a positive, professional and patient-focused theatre environment.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
- Previous experience or training within a theatre environment specialising in Anaesthetics, Recovery or Scrub.
- Sound knowledge of infection prevention, patient safety and manual handling principles.
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
What's on Offer
Our client offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including:
- Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (service dependent)
- Private pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Employee healthcare discounts
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Life assurance
- Employee discounts and rewards platform
- Health and wellbeing support services
- Employee recognition programmes
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Excellent career progression opportunities
Equality & Diversity
Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Apply Today
If you are a motivated Theatre Practitioner looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking clinical team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
