Senior Scrub Practitioner – Spinal & Neuro

HCA Healthcare UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner to join its team. The role involves providing high-quality care in spinal and neuro surgeries within a vibrant theatre environment. Candidates must have experience with complex spinal cases and have HCPC registration. The position offers competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace for career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season ticket loan

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in Spinal and Neuro Complex cases is essential.
• Strong background in theatre practices and patient safety.
• Confidence in setting up theatres and managing theatre lists.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgical team and ensure patient safety throughout procedures.
• Maintain the sterile field and run theatre lists.

Skills

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

Team player

Ability to run theatre lists

Experience with complex spinal cases

Education

HCPC Registration or NMC Pin

Job description

Role: Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner / Spinal and Neurology Location: The Wellington Hospital
Hours: Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 4 or 5 days a week, Occasional Saturdays
Salary: Competitive + Shift Enhancement

We are looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner with experience in Spinal and Neuro Complex cases to join our Theatre department at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC. The theatres across our facilities provide a vibrant, exciting and professional environment where the advanced equipment and technology is second to none.

The Wellington Hospital provides the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care. They have 13 Theatres across 3 buildings covering multiple surgical specialties. Successful candidates will be part of a large theatre team of colleagues, experienced professionals. The Wellington Hospital has a successful track record of career progression, offering support and development to those seeking to aspire higher or widen their knowledge, including a Surgical First Assistant Course.

What you will do:

• Provide high‑quality care to patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures including Spinal / Neuro.
• Run theatre lists and set up theatres.
• Prepare and maintain the sterile field, assist the surgical team, and ensure patient safety throughout the perioperative period.
• Work as a team member in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
• Ensure safety for patients and colleagues.

What you will bring:

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• HCPC Registration or NMC Pin
• Currently working as a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner covering Spinal and Neuro.
• Experience working with 1 or 2 complex spinal cases including: ALIF, Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, TLIF‑Transforaminal, XLIF‑Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion, intradural lesions, craniotomies.
• Other ideal experience: orthopaedics and general surgery.
• Team player.
• Confident to set up theatres, run theatre lists, and ask questions.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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, respect 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.