Lead Theatre Practitioner - Recovery & Anaesthetics

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Leadership and training opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Lead Theatre Practitioner for Recovery & Anaesthetics at The Beardwood Hospital. This 37.5-hour-per-week role offers a salary up to £47,000 with permanent status. You will lead the theatre team, ensure safety checks and WHO processes, and drive professional development and patient advocacy.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, an NMC/HCPC registration, and qualifications for scrub leads. Experience in a theatre setting is essential.

Qualifications

• NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with significant theatre experience (Recovery & Anaesthetics).
• Evidence of clinical leadership and ability to mentor peers.
• Strong understanding of patient safety protocols, safeguarding, infection control and governance.
• Scrub Practitioner or Surgical First Assistant qualification for scrub leads.
• ENB 998 and/or mentorship course.
• Approved/recognised anaesthetic course.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their rights, safety, and dignity are upheld at all times.
• Raise concerns where standards of care or safeguarding protocols are not met, in line with Circle Health Group policy.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Clinical leadership

Patient safety & governance

Scrub lead / SFA

ENB 998 / mentorship

Anaesthetic course

Job description

Lead Theatre Practitioner - Recovery & Anaesthetics

The Beardwood Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £47,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Beardwood Hospital 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their rights, safety, and dignity are upheld at all times.
• Raise concerns where standards of care or safeguarding protocols are not met, in line with Circle Health Group policy.

Applicants Criteria

• NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with significant experience in a theatre environment (Recovery & 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.

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 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