Job summary A vacancy has arisen for the above grade to join the busy Operating Theatres at Macclesfield District General Hospital. We are keen to recruit a motivated and forward thinking team member to assist in the day to day running of Theatres. We are seeking a Circulating Practitioner who is keen to learn and develop skills. Full training and support will be given if necessary to the successful candidate. We are able to offer excellent opportunities in a wide range of specialties including General Surgery, ENT, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology, Ophthalmics, Breast & Dentals. You will demonstrate a flexible approach to working and will co-ordinate with other colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams. There is a commitment to on call and weekend working. This post is Permanent. Hours per week: 37.5 Main duties of the job To give direct care to patients attending the operating department, in a safe and welcoming environment under the supervision of professionally qualified staff. To perform as a safe competent clinical member of the theatre team and provide care for the peri-operative patient under the supervision of qualified staff. To prepare the Operating Theatre prior to and following operative procedures ensuring correct equipment available and in working order and to notify the Registered Practitioner of any problems identified. Please see the other duties on the attached Job Description and Person Specification. About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring. Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 209-A-25-7100980 Job locations Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Work Related Circumstances Essential Ability to partake in flexible working shifts patterns including nights, twilight's and on call Good attendance record from previous employment Understands the job requires frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions/ body fluids/noxious fumes/ COSHH regulated substances Skills, Knowledge and Ability Essential Ability to develop and maintain communication both verbal and written Can demonstrate where they have worked under supervision Can demonstrate the ability to understand and follow a work related instruction Works well as part of a team Willing to learn new skills Previous Experience Essential Has experience of working with the public Desirable Has experience of working in a health care environment Qualifications Desirable Good general standard education NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) level II in health Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details Person Specification Work Related Circumstances Essential Ability to partake in flexible working shifts patterns including nights, twilight's and on call Good attendance record from previous employment Understands the job requires frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions/ body fluids/noxious fumes/ COSHH regulated substances Skills, Knowledge and Ability Essential Ability to develop and maintain communication both verbal and written Can demonstrate where they have worked under supervision Can demonstrate the ability to understand and follow a work related instruction Works well as part of a team Willing to learn new skills Previous Experience Essential Has experience of working with the public Desirable Has experience of working in a health care environment Qualifications Desirable Good general standard education NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) level II in health Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Cheshire NHS Trust Address Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)