Senior Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Friends & Family discounts

Family leave pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Circle Bath Clinic, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Senior Theatre Practitioner for Orthopaedic Scrub. This full-time, permanent role covers 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

Salary is up to £48,000 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications, with a comprehensive benefits package. The role involves leading perioperative teams, preparing theatres, and ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team supervision in theatre settings.
• Strong communication and decision‑making in perioperative care.
• Infection control and safety practices in theatre.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment for orthopaedic scrub duties.
• Provide skilled assistance to surgical and anaesthetic teams during procedures.
• Lead theatre preparation, schedule coordination and resource management.
• Support Theatre Manager with team briefings, stock control and patient flow.

Education

RN (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)

Job description

Senior Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic Scrub

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 Practitionerto join their team of staff in theTheatredepartment.

This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

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 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.

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

Salary & Benefits

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 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.

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