Bank Theatre Practitioner

Description:

Spire Healthcare is the UK’s leading independent hospital group by revenue, operating 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales, and Scotland. It provides a broad range of diagnostic, inpatient, day case, and outpatient services with a focus on quality care, staff development, and patient satisfaction.

Role Overview:

Spire Washington Hospital, a 35-bed inpatient facility with 10 consultation rooms and 2 treatment rooms, seeks an experienced Scrub Practitioner to join its bank theatre team. The hospital offers four operating theatres with specialties in Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, ENT, Neurology, Laparoscopy, Ophthalmology, and Urology.

The role involves delivering high-quality patient care in a flexible, part-time capacity, assisting elective surgical procedures, and maintaining theatre readiness and compliance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures including ENT, neurological, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, ophthalmic, gynaecology, and urology surgeries.

• Prepare operating theatres and anaesthetic rooms with appropriate instrumentation, equipment, and supplies, minimizing waste.

• Complete patient records promptly and accurately.

• Manage theatre lists independently without supervision.

• Contribute actively as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

Candidate Profile:

• Registered with HCPC as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Nurse.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills to maintain high standards of patient care.

• Enthusiastic about personal development and progression, with opportunities to undertake surgical first assist courses and specialize in various surgical disciplines.

• Commitment to ongoing professional training, including Basic Life Support (BLS), Immediate Life Support (ILS), and Advanced Life Support (ALS).

Benefits:

• Weekly pay for bank colleagues.

• Competitive rates with flexible working hours to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave.

• Free onsite car parking saving around £50 monthly.

• Access to Spire Healthcare pension scheme.

• Free uniform and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

• Comprehensive induction including mandatory training updates.

• Opportunities for further training and potential progression to permanent roles.

• Dedicated recruitment support from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team.

• Commitment to employee well-being, work-life balance, and an inclusive workplace culture.