Senior Theatre Practitioner

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; London Borough of Harrow; Presencial; GBP 46.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Training and development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join its theatre team. This full-time role (37.5 hours) requires covering a flexible shift pattern and provides opportunities to lead, coordinate surgical lists and ensure safe, high-quality patient care within a private hospital network.

The role emphasizes supervision of junior staff, governance, infection control, and collaboration with consultants and recovery staff to deliver

Formación

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) with perioperative experience.
• Experience in senior or team-lead theatre roles preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety in theatre.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment per protocols.
• Assist surgical and anaesthetic teams and anticipate needs.
• Lead theatre prep, list coordination, and resource management.
• Support Theatre Manager with briefs, scheduling and stock control.
• Supervise junior staff and provide clinical guidance during shifts.
• Identify risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.
• Collaborate with consultants, anaesthetists and ward teams to ensure patient flow.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Theatre coordination

Infection control

Clinical governance

Staff supervision

Educación

NMC or HCPC registered

Herramientas

Anesthesia equipment

Descripción del empleo

Senior Theatre Practitioner

The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow Is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment (e.g., power tools, implants, navigation systems) in line with manufacturers’ guidance and surgical protocols.
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgical and anaesthetic teams, anticipating needs and adapting to changes during procedures.
• Take a senior role in preparing theatres, coordinating surgical lists, and ensuring all equipment, staff, and resources are in place.
• Support the Theatre Manager with team briefings, scheduling, stock control, and ensuring safe patient flow through the theatre suite.
• Supervise junior theatre practitioners, ODPs, and healthcare assistants, providing clinical guidance and oversight during shifts.
• Identify and elevate clinical or operational risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.
• Liaise closely with consultants, anaesthetists, recovery staff, and ward teams to ensure continuity of care and an excellent patient experience.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Significant experience in the perioperative setting with specialist knowledge in orthopaedic surgery desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of procedures, including complex cases.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, infection control, and safety practices in theatre.
• Previous experience in a senior or team lead role within theatres.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions Friends & Family Hospital Discounts Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Non-contributory life insurance Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing Employee recognition programmes Industry leading training and development opportunities …and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more. We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare.