Perioperative Practitioner

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southend is seeking a skilled Perioperative Practitioner to deliver exceptional patient care in a busy surgical environment. This role demands scrub experience, strong clinical reasoning, and the ability to work independently. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in ENT, Gynaecology, and Urology. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Free wellness screening

Qualifications

• Experience in ENT, Gynaecology, and Urology preferred.
• Up-to-date mandatory training including infection control.
• Experience in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality perioperative care.
• Assess and support patients across varied caseloads.
• Champion best practices in safety and patient equality.

Skills

Scrub experience

Strong clinical reasoning

Ability to work independently

English language proficiency (IELTS 7.0)

Education

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Post-registration qualifications in perioperative practice

Tools

Medical devices competencies

Job description

Full-Time | Spire Wellesley Hospital, SouthendCompetitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + £3,000 Welcome Bonus

Are you a skilled and passionate Perioperative Practitioner with scrub experience? Join our friendly and dedicated theatre team atSpire Wellesley Hospitaland make a real difference in patient care. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time hours, this is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, supportive surgical environment.

Why Spire Wellesley?

Were proud to deliver outstanding care using some of the latest medical technology. Our multidisciplinary team ensures patients receive fast access to specialist consultations and personalised treatment plans, with comprehensive aftercare.

Main duties of the job

What Youll Be Doing:

• Deliver high-quality, planned perioperative care in our operating theatres.
• Assess and support patients across a varied and evolving caseload.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively.
• Champion best practices in safety, infection control, and patient equality.
• Contribute to service development and continuous quality improvement.
• Use technology to support monitoring and treatment.
• Take responsibility for preventing Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs).

About us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For:

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
• Experience inENT, Gynaecology, and Urologypreferred
• Working towards post-registration qualifications in perioperative practice or clinical specialism
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to work independently and within teams
• Up-to-date mandatory training including infection control and health & safety
• Equipment and medical device competencies
• English language proficiency (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent)

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday: 07:30 20:30
• Saturday: 07:30 18:00 (with on-call duties)

Whats in It for You?

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme with flexible retirement options
• Private medical insurance & life assurance
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Access to Spire for You discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Our Values:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Succeeding and celebrating together

At Spire, were committed to your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Spire Healthcare is proud to be anequal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence set us apart.

Please note:We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please see above

Experience

• Please see above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.