Lead Theatre Practitioner

Circle Health Group; Orpington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s Chelsfield Park Hospital in Kent is seeking a Lead Theatre Practitioner. This full-time role covers 37.5 hours weekly, with a flexible shift pattern including weekends and on-call.

You will lead theatre teams, ensure safety checks, and mentor junior colleagues while promoting high standards of care. Applicants should be NMC/HCPC registered with theatre leadership experience, and hold essential qualifications such as ENB 998/ILS and an approved anaesthetic course.

Qualifications

• Experience in a theatre environment (scrub, recovery, or anaesthetics).
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and ability to mentor peers.
• Knowledge of patient safety protocols and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the perioperative pathway.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision for theatre staff.
• Support development and assessment of team competencies.
• Mentor junior staff and trainees; drive continuous professional development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Surgical expertise

Patient safety

Audit & improvement

Mentoring & coaching

Education

NMC/HCPC registered

ENB 998 or mentorship

ILS

Approved anaesthetic course

Surgical First Assistant qualification

Tools

Theatre scheduling systems

Electronic patient records

Job description

Lead Theatre Practitioner
Chelsfield Park Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,328.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Chelsfield Park Hospital in Kent 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 Lead Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern including rostered weekends and on-call

Duties of this role include:

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the perioperative pathway, acting as a specialist or functional lead within the team.
• Ensure that all patient safety checks, including WHO surgical safety processes, are carried out in accordance with hospital policy.
• Maintain clinical credibility by demonstrating best practice, supporting others, and taking the lead in complex or high-risk situations.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision for theatre practitioners and support staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, compassion, and accountability.
• Support the development and assessment of competencies within the team, promoting continuous professional development.
• Actively mentor and coach junior staff, including students and newly qualified team members.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with significant experience in a theatre environment (e.g. scrub, recovery, or anaesthetics).
• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience and ability to act as a role model to peers.
• Strong understanding of patient safety protocols, safeguarding, infection control, and clinical governance.
• Scrub Practitioner or Surgical First Assistant qualification [for scrub leads].
• ENB 998 and/or mentorship course.
• Approved / recognised anaesthetic course.
• ILS.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to personal development and supporting the development of others.
• Specialist training in a defined clinical area (e.g. orthopaedics, robotics, cardiac, major surgery).
• Experience with urology, gynaecology, ENT, orthopaedics & SFA
• Experience in leading audits, service improvement projects, or clinical teaching.
• Previous experience working within the independent healthcare sector or multidisciplinary surgical teams.
• Familiarity with theatre scheduling systems and electronic patient records.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.