Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics & Recovery
Core
Support the surgical team in the Anaesthetics & Recovery department by preparing instruments, managing airway and patient monitoring, and providing post-operative care.
Role type
Theatre Practitioner (Anaesthetics & Recovery)
Builds
Safe and efficient surgical lists for complex procedures
Domain
Private healthcare / Surgical services
Required skills
Infection control, manual handling, patient safety principles, equipment safety checks, airway management, vital signs monitoring, pain and nausea management
Preferred skills
Experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery areas
Technologies
Surgical instruments, anaesthetic equipment, patient monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; support anaesthetist with equipment and patient monitoring; provide post-operative care and discharge readiness; set up operating theatres; check equipment for faults; adhere to infection prevention policies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff