Theatre Practitioner - Recovery & Anaesthetics; Bank

Overview

The Chiltern Hospital (Great Missenden) is part of Circle Health Group. This bank Theatre Practitioner – Recovery & Anaesthetics role is on a bank shift basis with pay up to £25 per hour, depending on experience, training and qualification. Applicants must be able to travel to the sister site – The Shelburne Hospital in High Wycombe – for dual‑site working.

• 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; provide post‑operative care, monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and ensure 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.

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment in at least one area (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.

• Competitive hourly rate up to £25 per hour, depending on experience, training and qualification.
• Bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, covering busy periods, annual leave and absence.