Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner to join their outstanding team. This role involves providing exceptional peri-operative care, ensuring patient safety, and preparing for surgical procedures. You will work collaboratively with a skilled team in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to a culture that prioritizes both patient and staff wellbeing. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on career progression, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your professional journey.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in an Operating Theatre covering Plastics and Maxillofacial.
• Current HCPC/NMC Registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of nursing care and patient safety in the theatre.
• Prepare equipment and assist in clinical/operative procedures.

Skills

Scrub Theatre Practitioner

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Peri-operative Care

Education

HCPC/NMC Registration

Job description

Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner / Plastics

Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner / Plastics

Location: The Harley Street Clinic
Hours: Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Monday-Saturday, 5 days a week, Earlies, Lates & Long days.
Salary: Competitive + allowances + Golden Hello

We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner to join our team of highly skilled Theatre Practitioners at The Harley Street Clinic, currently rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC. You will be supporting our Plastics, Maxillofacial, ENT and Plastic Services line.

What you will do:

• Working as part of a team ensuring a high standard of nursing care and safety of patients within the theatre department, utilising evidence-based practice.
• Assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating peri-operative patient care.
• Preparing equipment and instruments according to the individual needs of the patient and Surgeon, as well as involvement with updating Surgeon preference cards.
• Ensuring all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Co-ordinator immediately.
• Preparing patients and providing assistance for clinical/operative procedures.
• Participating fully as a team member, including working 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.

What you will bring:

• Current HCPC/NMC Registration.
• 2-3 years experience working as a Scrub Theatre Practitioner in an Operating Theatre covering Plastics, Maxillofacial, ENT, Head & Neck.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of a patient during the perioperative phase.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and confident to support the theatre team.

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.

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner at The Harley Street Clinic, 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, 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.