Senior Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics

Circle Health; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Guildford is looking for a registered nurse or operating department practitioner for a senior surgical role. Responsibilities include preparing and handling surgical equipment, assisting surgical teams, and supervising junior staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in orthopaedic surgery and strong leadership skills. This position offers a range of employee benefits including more than 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and industry-leading training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Access to discounts and rewards

Wellbeing support resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the perioperative setting with specialist knowledge in orthopaedic surgery.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of procedures, including complex cases.
• Previous experience in a senior or team lead role within theatres.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment for surgeries.
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgical and anaesthetic teams.
• Supervise junior theatre practitioners and provide clinical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Infection control

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 escalation 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.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Significant experience in the perioperative setting with specialist knowledge in orthopaedic surgery.
• 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.

Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford 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. Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

Benefits

• 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

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.