Senior Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Bishops Wood; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private pension

Private healthcare

Friends & Family discounts

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff engagement hub discounts

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programs

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Bishops Wood Hospital in Middlesex, part of Circle Health Group, is hiring a Senior Theatre Practitioner in Orthopaedics. This full-time role (37.5 hours) involves leading theatre activities, coordinating surgical lists and supporting patient safety throughout procedures.

A senior presence within the team will guide junior staff and liaise with surgeons and anaesthetists to ensure smooth operations. Applicants must be NMC or HCPC registered with substantial perioperative orthopaedic experience,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)
• Significant perioperative orthopaedic experience
• Strong leadership, communication and decision‑making skills
• Good understanding of clinical governance and safety in theatre

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment per manufacturers’ guidance
• Assist surgical and anaesthetic teams and anticipate needs during procedures
• Lead theatre preparation, coordinate lists and ensure equipment, staff and resources are ready
• Support Theatre Manager with team briefings, scheduling, stock control and patient flow
• Supervise junior practitioners, ODPs and HCAs, providing clinical guidance
• Identify and elevate risks and participate in audits and incident reviews
• Collaborate with consultants, anaesthetists, recovery staff and ward teams to ensure patient care

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team supervision

Infection control

Governance

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Senior Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic

Bishops Wood Hospital in Middlesex 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. Salary Up to £43,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification). Permanent.

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.
• 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
• Previous orthopaedic experience essential

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.