Senior Theatre Practitioner at Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 41 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

25 days holiday per year + bank

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Staff recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

The Circle Health Group is seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join the Theatre department at The Blackheath Hospital in London. This full-time, on-site role offers 37.5 hours per week with a salary of up to £45,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

You will provide skilled support to surgical teams, supervise junior staff, and help coordinate theatres and patient care while upholding high governance and safety standards.

Qualificações

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with current registration.
• Significant perioperative experience with orthopaedic procedures.
• Proven leadership, communication, and decision‑making abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment per surgeon protocols.
• Assist surgical and anaesthetic teams, anticipating needs during procedures.
• Lead theatre prep, coordinate lists, ensure equipment and staff availability.
• Support Theatre Manager with briefs, scheduling, stock control, and patient flow.
• Supervise junior staff and provide clinical guidance during shifts.
• Identify risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.
• Liaise with consultants, anaesthetists, recovery staff and ward teams.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff supervision

Formação académica

NMC Registration

HCPC Registration

Ferramentas

Surgical instruments handling

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Closing date06/07/2025 HoursFull time Role TypePermanent Location(s) Blackheath Hospital - London

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The Blackheath Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) The Blackheath Hospital* in London* 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 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.

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.
• 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