Orthopaedics Theatre Practitioner - Scrub Nurse/ODP

Spire Healthcare Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension and retirement options

Spire for you rewards platform

Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Spire Leicester Hospital is seeking a Scrub Nurse or ODP to join our high-performing theatre team. You will deliver perioperative care for orthopaedic procedures, working alongside experienced consultants and MDT in a private hospital setting.

You will scrub for orthopaedic surgeries such as joint replacements and arthroscopy, support the perioperative pathway, and help maintain safety and governance. A proactive, patient‑focussed professional with hospital theatre experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Experience working in theatre, ideally orthopaedics.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive, patient-focused approach and high clinical standards.
• Desirable orthopaedic scrub experience and private healthcare exposure.

Responsibilities

• Scrubbing for orthopaedic procedures (joint replacements, arthroscopy, minor cases).
• Support theatre team across the perioperative pathway.
• Prepare equipment and ensure theatres are safe and compliant.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and MDT.
• Contribute to clinical governance and continuous improvement.
• Support junior staff and foster a positive team culture.

Skills

Theatre experience

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Patient-focused care

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Spire Leicester Hospital is seeking a Scrub Nurse or ODP to join our high-performing theatre team. You will deliver perioperative care for orthopaedic procedures, working alongside experienced consultants and MDT in a private hospital setting.

You will scrub for orthopaedic surgeries such as joint replacements and arthroscopy, support the perioperative pathway, and help maintain safety and governance. A proactive, patient‑focussed professional with hospital theatre experience is ideal.