Senior Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Bath; Presencial; GBP 43.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Circle Health Group Bath Clinic is seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner (Orthopaedic Scrub) to join their theatre team. This full-time, permanent role offers 37.5 hours weekly with a flexible shift pattern and a salary up to £48,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

The post requires extensive perioperative orthopaedic experience and holds leadership responsibilities, including supervising junior staff and coordinating theatre lists.

Formación

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration is required.
• Significant perioperative experience with orthopaedic surgery.
• Leadership, communication and decision-making skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and handle instruments and equipment per protocols.
• Assist surgical and anaesthetic teams during procedures.
• Lead theatre preparations, lists and resource coordination.
• Support Theatre Manager with briefings, scheduling and stock control.
• Supervise junior staff and provide clinical guidance.
• Identify risks and participate in audits and reviews.
• Collaborate with consultants and ward teams to ensure patient care.

Conocimientos

Theatre leadership

Perioperative experience

Orthopaedic surgery

NMC/HCPC registration

Clinical governance & infectionControl

Team supervision

Descripción del empleo

Senior Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub Bath Clinic Full Time - Permanent

Salary: Up to £48,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualifications)

Bath Clinic 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

• 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 escape 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.

Requirements

• 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

• 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 many more!

Our Diversity and Culture

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

About Circle Health Group

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 location 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.