Theatre Practitioner - SFA (Bank) - Circle Health Group
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
Only if it's SOC 2234
Ineligible
Going rate
Occupation not currently eligible
This role may qualify, but only under another code
Our best guess, SOC 3219, is not on the eligible-occupation list. SOC 2234 and SOC 2259 are, and the job could be either, so we rate it Possible at most. Ask Circle Health Group what the duties are.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Ineligible 3219 (Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified) · 26% match
- Possible 2234 (Registered nurse practitioners) · 24% match
- Possible 2259 (Other health professionals not elsewhere classified) · 21% match
About the role
Theatre Practitioner - SFA
The Blackheath Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £32.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Blackheath Hospital in London is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner - SFA to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.
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
- Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon during operations, including tissue retraction, haemostasis, suctioning, and wound management where trained and competent.
- Support safe patient positioning prior to the surgical procedure in accordance with the surgeon’s requirements and patient safety protocols.
- Support patients by promoting dignity, empathy, and respect throughout their theatre experience.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre practitioners, and recovery staff to support seamless, coordinated care.
- Adhere to all policies and protocols relating to infection prevention, patient identification, consent, and surgical safety checklists (e.g. WHO Surgical Safety Checklist).
- Act within your scope of practice and training as a Surgical First Assistant and maintain professional standards in all clinical activity.
- Registered healthcare professional (e.g. NMC or HCPC) with post-registration qualification as a Surgical First Assistant.
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.
To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”
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Where this offer sits in the market
Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 3219) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay- Median £29,016
ONS publishes no quartiles for this occupation, so the shaded band is a rough guide.
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