Senior Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Ortho)

HCA Healthcare UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner – Scrub with a focus on orthopaedic surgery. This role involves delivering expert support during surgeries, preparing instruments, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in a surgical environment. Competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package will be offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities

Range of flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner, ideally with focus on orthopaedics.
• Confidence and motivation to support and lead within the theatre team.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert scrub support during complex orthopaedic procedures.
• Prepare instruments and equipment tailored to each procedure.
• Champion best practices and evidence-based care within the theatre environment.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) qualification

Experience in orthopaedic surgery

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with robotic-assisted surgery

Education

Valid NMC Pin or HCPC Registration

Job description

Overview

Senior Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Ortho)

Location: The Lister Hospital, Chelsea, London

Hours: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Shifts: Monday – Saturday, 5 days per week (early or late shift)

Salary: Competitive + Shift Enhancement

About Us

The Lister Hospital has been delivering world-class healthcare in the heart of Chelsea for over 30 years. Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), our hospital is home to four state-of-the-art operating theatres, specialising in Orthopaedics, Spinal, Gynaecology, IVF, Neurology, ENT, and Thoracic surgery.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Theatre Practitioner – Scrub with a strong background in orthopaedic surgery. Experience in robotic-assisted procedures is highly advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

We also welcome applications from Band 5 Theatre Scrub Practitioners with 2–4 years of experience in orthopaedics and related surgical specialties who are ready to take the next step in their career.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of our theatre team, you will:

• Deliver expert scrub support during complex orthopaedic procedures, ensuring patient safety and surgical precision.
• Prepare instruments and equipment tailored to each procedure, maintaining up-to-date surgeon preference cards.
• Champion best practices and evidence-based care within the theatre environment.
• Conduct thorough equipment checks and promptly report any issues to the Theatre Coordinator.
• Mentor and support junior staff, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Take ownership of theatre setup and list organisation, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) qualification.
• Valid NMC Pin or HCPC Registration.
• Proven experience as a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner, ideally with a focus on orthopaedics.
• Experience with robotic-assisted surgery is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence and motivation to support and lead within the theatre team.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

Benefits

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner at The Lister Hospital, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.

To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them