Theatre Practitioner
Core
Support surgical teams in the operating theatre by preparing instruments, managing sterility, assisting with anaesthesia and patient monitoring, and providing post-operative care.
Role type
Theatre Practitioner (Nurse or ODP)
Builds
Safe and efficient surgical lists for complex procedures
Domain
Private healthcare / Surgical operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Scrub skills, Anaesthetic support, Patient monitoring, Infection control, Manual handling, Post-operative care, Equipment safety checks, Team collaboration
Preferred skills
Ophthalmic experience, ENT experience
Responsibilities
Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; Support anaesthetist with equipment and airway management; Monitor patient vital signs and manage pain/nausea; Set up operating theatres; Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment; Adhere to infection prevention policies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff