Senior Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies, including M,

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub with discounts

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group's The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow is recruiting a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join the theatre team. This full-time, 37.5-hour role offers a salary of up to £48,000 per year, depending on experience, training and qualification.

The post involves preparing and handling specialised instrumentation, assisting surgical and anaesthetic teams, coordinating lists, and supervising junior staff. A senior leadership role with emphasis on governance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Significant perioperative experience with orthopaedic procedures.
• Strong leadership and decision-making in a theatre setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of governance and safety practices.

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 escalating 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Infection control

Safety practices

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration

Job description

Circle Health Group's The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow is recruiting a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join the theatre team. This full-time, 37.5-hour role offers a salary of up to £48,000 per year, depending on experience, training and qualification.

The post involves preparing and handling specialised instrumentation, assisting surgical and anaesthetic teams, coordinating lists, and supervising junior staff. A senior leadership role with emphasis on governance and patient safety.