Lead Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics/Recovery

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies (Maternity/P–

Non-contributory life insurance

Job summary

The Blackheath Hospital in London, part of Circle Health Group, is hiring a Lead Theatre Practitioner to oversee anaesthetics/recovery. The role is a full-time, 37.5-hour position with a flexible shift pattern and a salary up to £55,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

You will lead delivery of high-quality perioperative care, ensure patient safety, and mentor staff while promoting continuous professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be an NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with significant theatre experience.
• Scrub lead or Surgical First Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Enrolled/holding ENB 998 and/or mentorship and approved anaesthetic courses.
• ILs and safeguarding, infection control, and governance knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred perioperative care across the theatre pathway.
• Ensure patient safety checks and WHO surgical safety processes are followed.
• Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model to peers.
• Supervise theatre practitioners and support staff, fostering professionalism and accountability.
• Mentor and coach junior staff and students; support CPD and development.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

Mentoring

Auditing

Staff development

Education

NMC/HCPC registered practitioner

Scrub Practitioner qualification

ENB 998

ILS

Anaesthetic course

Mentorship course

Tools

Theatre scheduling systems

Electronic patient records

Job description

Lead Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics/Recovery

The Blackheath Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per year (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 Lead Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatres 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.
• 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

• 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!

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 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! 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