Theatre Services
Non-Medical Staffing Teams
Trusted processes for elective recovery across the NHS
Theatre Services
Our Understanding of Theatre Services
Operating theatres are at the centre of elective and emergency surgical activity, and their effective functioning depends on a skilled multidisciplinary workforce. Non-medical theatre staff – including Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), theatre nurses, recovery practitioners, healthcare assistants, and sterile services staff – are vital to safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care.
NHS Trusts face persistent workforce pressures in these roles, leading to underutilised theatre capacity, list cancellations, and extended waiting times. Without the right support teams, even when surgical and anaesthetic consultants are available, operating theatres cannot deliver activity at the level required to meet patient need.
At NCI, we recognise that theatre staff are essential to unlocking capacity and ensuring patient safety across the perioperative pathway.
Our Approach to
Urology Insourcing
- Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs)
- Scrub Nurses
- Anaesthetic Assistants
- Recovery Practitioners (PACU)
- Theatre Support Workers and HCAs
- Pre-operative preparation and anaesthetic support
- Intra-operative scrub and circulating roles
- Post-anaesthetic care unit (PACU) and recovery
- Decontamination and sterile services (where required)
Skilled, Vetted Workforce
All staff are fully registered, trained, and experienced in NHS theatre environments. Our teams include:
Seamless Integration
Our non-medical theatre teams integrate into existing Trust theatre schedules, governance structures, and IT systems. They work collaboratively with surgical and anaesthetic colleagues, ensuring lists run smoothly and efficiently.
Comprehensive Perioperative Coverage
We provide staff to cover the full perioperative pathway:
Governance & Safety Standards
All staff are recruited in line with NHS Employment Check Standards, with full DBS checks, professional registration, and competency assessments. We comply with the standards of the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), ensuring patient safety at every stage.
Key Benefits of
NCI’s Theatre Services Support
Rapid mobilisation of experienced non-medical theatre teams
Improved utilisation of existing theatre capacity
Reduction in elective list cancellations due to staff shortages
Assurance of compliance with governance, infection control, and safety standards
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
Local recruitment model, reducing travel and supporting sustainability