Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Matlock; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Bishops Wood Hospital in Middlesex, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join their Scrub team. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week and requires flexi shifts.

Salary is up to £45,500 per year, depending on experience, training and qualification. You will prepare and handle instrumentation, support surgical and anaesthetic teams, lead theatre lists, supervise junior staff and work closely with consultants to ensure high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) registration.
• Significant perioperative experience with orthopaedic surgery.
• Experience in senior or team lead role within theatres.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and infection control in theatre.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment per protocols.
• Provide skilled assistance to surgical and anaesthetic teams.
• Lead theatre preparation, scheduling and ensure resources are in place.
• Support Theatre Manager with briefs, scheduling, stock control and patient flow.
• Supervise junior theatre practitioners, ODPs and healthcare assistants.
• Identify risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.
• Liaise with consultants, anaesthetists, recovery staff and ward teams for continuity of care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Infection control

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration

Job description

Bishops Wood Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,500.00 per year

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Bishops Wood Hospital in Middlesex 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 XXX 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 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.


• 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…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