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Theatre Practitioner Recovery (Bank)


Job Location:

Aberdeen - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Theatre Practitioner - Recovery (Bank)
Albyn Hospital
Bank Shifts
Up to 25 per hour (depending on level of experience training and qualification)

Albyn Hospitalin Aberdeenis part of Circle Health Group Britains leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwidenetwork of hospitals & clinicsperforming more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner - Recovery to join their team of staff in theTheatredepartment.

This is a bank role working on an as and when required basis you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

  • Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments maintaining sterility anticipating surgeon needs and ensuring equipment safety; support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation patient monitoring airway management and positioning; and provide post-operative care monitoring vital signs managing pain and nausea and ensuring patient readiness for discharge.

  • Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures at all times.

  • Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and specific patient requirements.

  • Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults immediately.

  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and efficient surgical lists

  • Support and contribute to a positive respectful and efficient theatre environment.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).

  • Experience or training in a theatre environment specialising in scrub anaesthetics or recovery.

  • Understanding of infection control manual handling and patient safety principles.

  • Ability to work under pressure problem-solve and respond quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Attention to detail accuracy and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Salary & Benefits:

  • Circle Health Group Healthcare offers a competitive hourly rate.

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