Senior Theatre Practitioner

National health service; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Private Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Free Staff Parking

33 Days annual leave

Life Assurance

Annual Flu Vaccination

Flexible working

Relocation packages

Job summary

KIMS Hospital in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Scrub Practitioner to lead surgical lists while continuing to apply clinical scrub expertise. You will mentor junior colleagues and coordinate with surgeons, anaesthetists, ODPs, nurses and other theatre staff to ensure safe, effective patient care.

As a senior practitioner you will maintain high standards of perioperative practice in a well-resourced elective theatre environment, supporting leadership development and ensuring compassionate

Qualifications

• Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP).
• Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor (Desirable).
• Proficient in leading the management of surgical lists.
• Experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
• Experience of supervising staff and scheduling operating lists.

Responsibilities

• Act as scrub practitioner for general and orthopaedic procedures.
• Lead and mentor junior team members, deputising for Lead Theatre Practitioner when needed.
• Communicate effectively with Sterile Services, Wards, Imaging and other departments.
• Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms with required equipment and supplies.
• Assess patient care requirements and evaluate outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Surgical lists management

Team mentoring

Effective communication

Education

RN or ODP registration

Practice Supervisor/Assessor (Desirable)

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your theatre career? Are you an experienced Scrub Practitioner who is ready to move into a senior role? Do you have the confidence to lead surgical lists while supporting and developing colleagues around you? Would you like to build your leadership skills within a well-resourced elective theatre environment where patient care and clinical excellence are at the heart of everything we do?
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Scrub Practitioner who is looking to develop their leadership experience and take on greater responsibility. You will continue to use your clinical expertise within the scrub role while playing an important part in leading surgical lists, supporting junior colleagues and helping to maintain the high standards for which our theatre department is known.
You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetic colleagues, ODPs, nurses and other theatre professionals to ensure every patient receives safe, effective and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job Role Responsibilities
As a Senior Scrub Practitioner you will:
Act as scrub practitioner for general and orthopaedic surgical procedures.
Lead and mentor junior members of the team, deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when necessary.
Communicating effectively with other departments e.g. Sterile Services, Wards, and Imaging department to ensure efficient patient care.
Preparing operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery as required. To include equipment and supplies required for specific procedures, ensuring appropriate use of resources and minimal waste.
Assessing patient care requirements, implementing care and evaluating outcomes., 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.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)

Desirable Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor

Experience Essential Be proficient in leading the management of surgical lists.
Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
Experience of supervising staff and scheduling operating lists

Desirable Post registration clinical experience within the perioperative environment, in Scrub and Anaesthetics, in an acute hospital (NHS or Private).

Person Specification
Qualifications Essential Be a registered Practitioner (RN or ODP)

Desirable Post registration qualification as Practice Supervisor or Assessor

Experience Essential Be proficient in leading the management of surgical lists.
Have experience in planning, organising and running lists within the theatre suite.
Experience of supervising staff and scheduling operating lists

Desirable Post registration clinical experience within the perioperative environment, in Scrub and Anaesthetics, in an acute hospital (NHS or Private).

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.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Working in a private healthcare theatre environment offers the opportunity to provide truly patient-centred care. With well-resourced theatres, planned surgical lists, and a strong focus on quality rather than volume, you will have the time, equipment, and support needed to deliver excellent clinical outcomes. Our culture values collaboration, professional development, and high standards of perioperative practice, allowing you to focus on what matters mostsafe, high-quality patient care.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
Competitive Salary
Free Staff Parking
Pension Scheme
Private Health Insurance
33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
Life Assurance
Annual Flu Vaccination
Free Eye Test
Flexible working and annualised hours contracts are available
Relocation packages available

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.