Theatre Practitioner - Scrub
Core
Assist surgical teams by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and supporting anaesthetists in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, and airway management.
Role type
Theatre Practitioner (Scrub)
Builds
Safe and efficient surgical lists
Domain
Private healthcare / Surgical theatre
Required skills
Infection control, manual handling, patient safety principles, equipment safety, post-operative care, vital signs monitoring, pain and nausea management
Preferred skills
Experience in theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery), ability to work under pressure, problem-solving, attention to detail
Technologies
Surgical instruments, anaesthetic equipment, patient monitoring devices
Responsibilities
Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; support anaesthetist in equipment preparation and airway management; set up operating theatres; check surgical and anaesthetic equipment; monitor patient vital signs and manage post-operative care
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff