Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (12 Months Fixed Term) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Harrow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner (Scrub) on a 12‑month fixed‑term, part‑time basis, 22.5 hours per week. You will support the perioperative team and help coordinate theatres.

The role requires orthopaedic scrub experience, NMC or HCPC registration, and proven leadership in a theatre setting. You will assist surgical and anaesthetic teams, contribute to safe patient flow, and cover flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Significant perioperative experience with specialist orthopaedic knowledge.
• Orthopaedic scrub experience essential.
• SFA qualification desirable.
• Leadership, communication and decision‑making skills.
• Good governance, infection control and theatre safety knowledge.
• Previous senior or team‑lead experience in theatres.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment in line with guidance and protocols.
• Provide skilled assistance to surgical and anaesthetic teams, adapting to changes during procedures.
• Take a senior role in preparing theatres, coordinating lists, and ensuring resources are in place.
• Support Theatre Manager with briefings, scheduling, stock control and patient flow.
• Supervise junior practitioners, ODPs and healthcare assistants during shifts.
• Identify 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.

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

- Scrub (12 Months Fixed Term)

The Clementine Churchill Hospital

22.5 Hours & Fixed Term

Salary: Competitive

Overview

Senior Theatre Practitioner

- Scrub (12 Months Fixed Term)

The Clementine Churchill Hospital

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 elevate 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

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