Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (12 Months Fixed Term)

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 70 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing and staff benefits

Training and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Circle Health Group is seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner (Scrub) for a 22.5 hour per week fixed-term role at The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow. The post supports orthopaedic procedures, coordinating lists and ensuring staff and equipment are ready for operations.

The role also involves supervising junior staff, contributing to patient safety and governance, and maintaining high standards of infection control and patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Significant perioperative experience with specialist knowledge in orthopaedic surgery.
• Orthopaedic scrub experience essential.
• SFA qualification desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment in line with manufacturers' guidance and surgical protocols.
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgical and anaesthetic teams, anticipating needs and adapting during procedures.
• Take a senior role in preparing theatres, coordinating surgical lists and ensuring equipment, staff and resources are in place.
• Support the Theatre Manager with team briefings, scheduling, stock control and safe patient flow.
• Supervise junior theatre practitioners, ODPs and healthcare assistants, providing clinical guidance during shifts.
• Identify and manage clinical or operational risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.
• Collaborate with consultants, anaesthetists, recovery staff and ward teams to ensure continuity of care and patient experience.

Description du poste

Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (12 Months Fixed Term)

The Clementine Churchill Hospital 22.5 Hours & Fixed Term Salary: Competitive The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow 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 part-time role for 22.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

• 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 Criteria

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Significant experience in the perioperative setting with specialist knowledge in orthopaedic surgery.
• Orthopaedic scrub experience essential.
• SFA qualification desirable.
• 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 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