Senior Theatre Practitioner - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Job summary

Circle Health Group is recruiting a Senior Theatre Practitioner for Goring Hall Hospital in West Sussex. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern and a salary up to £44,372.66 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications.

The candidate will act as senior scrub for orthopaedic procedures, coordinate theatres and supervise junior staff, with responsibility for patient flow, team briefings, and stock control.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration.
• Significant perioperative experience in orthopaedics.
• Proven scrubbing ability for a wide range of procedures.
• Leadership and decision-making in theatre settings.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety practices.
• Experience in senior theatre roles and private healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior scrub for orthopaedic procedures including joint replacements.
• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and implants per guidance.
• Assist surgical and anaesthetic teams and adapt to changes during procedures.
• Prepare theatres, coordinate lists, ensure equipment and staff availability.
• Support Theatre Manager with briefings, scheduling, and stock control.
• Supervise junior staff and provide clinical guidance during shifts.

Skills

Theatre leadership

Scrub experience

Orthopaedic surgery knowledge

Infection control

Clinical governance

Education

NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered ODP

Tools

Robotic-assisted surgery

Orthopaedic navigation tools

Job description

Senior Theatre Practitioner

Goring Hall Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £44,372.66 per year

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

Goring Hall Hospital in West Sussex 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 Theatres 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

• Act as the senior scrub for a range of orthopaedic procedures, including joint replacements, arthroscopies, trauma, and spinal surgeries.
• 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.

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.
• Proven ability to scrub for a wide range of orthopaedic procedures, including complex cases.
• Experience in both scrub and anaesthetics is desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, infection control, and safety practices in theatre.
• Previous experience in a senior role within theatres.
• Experience with robotic-assisted surgery or advanced orthopaedic navigation tools.
• Mentorship or teaching qualification.
• ILS/ALS certification.
• Familiarity with private healthcare processes, scheduling, and implant stock systems.

Salary & 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

…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