Senior Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Theatre Practitioner for The Princess Grace Hospital. This role involves delivering exceptional care for patients undergoing various orthopaedic surgeries and managing theatre operations. Ideal candidates must possess strong major orthopaedic experience and have at least three years of experience as a Senior Scrub Practitioner. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including holiday and private healthcare insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Comprehensive flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Strong Major Orthopaedic experience including Hips, Knees, Shoulder replacements.
• 3 years experience working as a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgeries.
• Run theatre lists and set up theatres.
• Prepare and maintain the sterile field.

Skills

Strong Major Orthopaedic experience

Effective communication

Team Player

Ability to solve situations

Confident in setting up theatres

Education

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

HCPC Registered or NMC pin

Job description

Role: Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Theatre Practitioner
Location: The Princess Grace Hospital
Hours: Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: AcrossMonday – Friday and Occasional Saturdays, flexibility to work 3 or 4 days a week (earlies & long days)
Salary: Competitive + shift allowance

We are looking for a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner with Strong Elective Major Orthopaedic experience to join our Operating Theatres Department at The Princess Grace Hospital currently rated “Good” by the CQC. The theatres across our facilities, provide a vibrant, exciting and professional environment where the advance equipment and technology is second to none. We work with World Class Surgeons and the latest innovate technology and equipment including Da Vinci Surgical system and have performed over 500 robotic procedure with 2 Davinci robots currently.

The Princess Grace Hospital is recognised as one of the leading multidisciplinary private hospitals in London. The Seven theatres at the Princess Grace provide a vibrant, exciting, and professional environment where the advance equipment and technology is second to none including a hybrids theatre, a robotic surgery suite and 3 laminar flow theatres for orthopaedic surgery. We cover a lot of Major Orthopaedic surgeries including Hips, Knees, Shoulders, replacements and revisions.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you will do

In this role, you will deliver exceptional care to patients undergoing a wide range of major orthopaedic surgeries, including hip, knee, and shoulder procedures, as well as replacements and revisions. You’ll take responsibility for running theatre lists and setting up theatres, while ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Your expertise will be vital in preparing and maintaining the sterile field, assisting the surgical team, and safeguarding patient wellbeing throughout the perioperative period. You will also play an important role in mentoring and supporting junior team members, sharing your knowledge and experience to help them grow.

Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with colleagues across all areas of the theatre suite, fostering a supportive and cohesive environment that drives team success. Above all, you will uphold the highest standards of safety for both patients and staff at all times

What you will bring

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• HCPC Registered or NMC pin
• Strong Major Orthopaedic experience including Hips, Knees, Shoulder replacements (Essential)
• 3 years experience working as a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner covering Major Orthopaedics.
• Team Player
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Confident to set up theatres and run theatre lists
• Ability to use initiative and solve situations before escalating to others.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner at The Princess Grace Hospital, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.

To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

• Loyalty, respe is and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.