Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (12 Months Fixed Term)

circlehealth; Harrow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Staff discounts & wellbeing resources

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow is recruiting a Senior Theatre Practitioner (Scrub) on a 12-month fixed term, part-time 22.5 hours weekly with a flexible shift pattern.

The role leads perioperative teams in orthopaedic surgery, prepares theatres, coordinates lists, and supervises junior staff to ensure safe patient care and excellent experiences. Applicants must be registered with NMC/HCPC and have strong governance knowledge.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Significant perioperative experience with orthopaedic surgery.
• Orthopaedic scrub experience essential.
• SFA qualification desirable.
• Experience in a senior or team lead role within theatres.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment per protocols.
• Provide skilled assistance to surgical and anaesthetic teams, anticipating needs during procedures.
• Prepare theatres, coordinate surgical lists, ensure equipment, staff and resources are in place.
• Support Theatre Manager with team briefings, scheduling, stock control, and patient flow safety.
• Supervise junior theatre practitioners, ODPs, and healthcare assistants, providing clinical oversight.
• Identify and upscale clinical or operational risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.
• Liaise with consultants, anaesthetists, recovery staff and ward teams to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Clinical governance

Infection control

Theatre team leadership

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or HCPC

Job description

Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (12 Months Fixed Term)

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.

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 upscale 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.
• 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

Salary: Competitive

• 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