Senior Theatre Practitioner | Lead Orthopaedic Surgery

Circle Health Group; Harrow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Staff discount

Employee recognition programmes

Job summary

The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow is part of Circle Health Group. We are seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join the theatres department on a full-time basis, covering 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

Applicants should be registered nurses or HCPC-registered ODPs with perioperative experience, especially in orthopaedic surgery. The role includes leadership, collaboration with surgical teams, and ensuring patient safety and excellent care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Significant perioperative experience with orthopaedic surgery.
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, infection control, and safety practices in theatre.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment as per protocols.
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgical and anaesthetic teams.
• Take a senior role in preparing theatres and coordinating surgical lists.
• Support the Theatre Manager with team briefings, scheduling, and stock control.
• Supervise junior theatre practitioners, ODPs and healthcare assistants.
• Identify and elevate clinical or operational risks and participate in audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Theatre experience

Infection control

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC Registered ODP

Job description

The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow is part of Circle Health Group. We are seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join the theatres department on a full-time basis, covering 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

Applicants should be registered nurses or HCPC-registered ODPs with perioperative experience, especially in orthopaedic surgery. The role includes leadership, collaboration with surgical teams, and ensuring patient safety and excellent care.