Ortho & Spine Theatre Lead Practitioner

Fortius Electromecanica SA de CV; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Senior Theatre Practitioner role requires a registered professional with strong leadership in orthopaedic and spinal theatres. You will mentor junior staff, supervise theatre activity, and ensure high-quality perioperative care in a private setting.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, uphold governance and SOPs, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining patient safety and efficient theatre operations.

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience within an operating theatre environment.
• Significant experience within orthopaedic and/or spinal theatres.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven ability to act as a senior clinician and support coordination of theatre activity.
• Experience supervising and supporting junior staff, students and new starters.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• ILS qualification.
• Commitment to full compliance with mandatory training, policies and SOPs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Qualified Surgical First Assistant.
• Mentorship / Practice Assessor qualification.
• ALS qualification.
• Experience undertaking staff appraisals.
• Experience contributing to service or quality improvement initiatives within theatres.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality, safe perioperative care within Orthopaedic and Spinal theatres in line with evidence-based practice, national guidance, and organisational policies.
• Scrub, circulate, or assist as required, maintaining competence and confidence within scope of practice.
• Ensure all theatre equipment is checked, prepared, and used safely prior to each list, escalating and reporting faults immediately.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous documentation in line with hospital policy and professional standards.
• Uphold infection prevention and control standards, including aseptic technique and tidy environment.
• Safely handle, store, and administer medicines in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participate in the on‑call rota and support emergency activity as required.
• Maintain and develop clinical knowledge and skills through ongoing CPD.

Connaissances

NMC/HCPC

Theatre leadership

Orthopaedic/Spinal

Senior clinician

Mentorship

CPD

Appraisals

Team coordination

Formation

Degree level or equivalent

ILS qualification

ALS qualification

Mentorship / Practice Assessor qualification

Description du poste

The Senior Theatre Practitioner role requires a registered professional with strong leadership in orthopaedic and spinal theatres. You will mentor junior staff, supervise theatre activity, and ensure high-quality perioperative care in a private setting.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, uphold governance and SOPs, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining patient safety and efficient theatre operations.