Lead Theatre Practitioner - 12 Months Fixed Term

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

25 days holiday

Friends & Family hospital discounts

Life insurance

Staff wellbeing resources

Job summary

Circle Health Group, at Bishops Wood Hospital in Middlesex, seeks a Lead Theatre Practitioner for a 12-month fixed-term role. 37.5 hours weekly with a salary up to £52,000.00 per year, dependent on experience, training and qualifications.

The role covers perioperative leadership across theatre, with strong emphasis on patient safety and team development. The candidate will lead theatre staff, mentor junior members, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and governance standards.

Qualifications

• NMC or HCPC registration required with significant theatre experience.
• Extended theatre leadership experience required.
• Scrub leads require relevant Scrub Practitioner qualification.
• Strong knowledge of patient safety protocols and infection control.
• Experience with audits, service improvement, or clinical teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of perioperative care across the theatre pathway.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for theatre staff and support staff.
• Mentor junior staff and students; promote CPD.
• Ensure WHO surgical safety checks are followed and documented.
• Support audits and service improvements within the theatre.

Skills

Theatre leadership

Scrub lead

Mentoring

Patient safety

Audits

Clinical governance

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Scrub practitioner qualification

ILS certification

ENB 998 / mentorship

Anaesthetic course

Job description

Lead Theatre Practitioner - 12 Months Fixed Term Bishops Wood Hospital 37.5 Hours & Fixed Term Salary: Up to £52,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Bishops Wood Hospital in Middlesex 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 to cover a flexible shift pattern.

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.
• Extended theatre experience as a senior theatre practitioner essential.
• 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 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

• Fixed Term Salary: Up to £52,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• 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!

About Circle Health Group

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.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy. At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare.