Theatre Lead Practitioner: Perioperative Leader

circlehealth; Enfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full 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 wellbeing resources

Employee recognition

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Enfield is seeking a Lead Theatre Practitioner to oversee the theatre team, drive patient safety, and lead complex perioperative care. The role encompasses supervision of practitioners, staff development, and ensuring adherence to governance standards.

The post requires significant theatre experience, leadership skills, and a range of recognised qualifications, including ENB/ILS and a Surgical First Assistant credential.

Qualifications

• NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with significant theatre experience.
• Strong clinical leadership and role modelling.
• Excellent knowledge of patient safety, infection control, and governance.
• Surgical First Assistant qualification and Endoscopy experience.
• ILS and approved anaesthetic course (ENB 998/mentorship).
• Experience in independent healthcare or multidisciplinary surgical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the perioperative pathway.
• Ensure all patient safety checks and WHO surgical safety processes are followed.
• Demonstrate best practice and lead in complex/high-risk situations.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision for theatre staff.
• Support development and assessment of team competencies and CPD.
• Mentor and coach junior staff and students.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient safety

Mentoring staff

Communication

Auditing and service improvement

Independent healthcare experience

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Surgical First Assistant qualification

ENB 998 / mentorship

ILS (Infection control & standards)

Approved anaesthetic course

Job description

Circle Health Group in Enfield is seeking a Lead Theatre Practitioner to oversee the theatre team, drive patient safety, and lead complex perioperative care. The role encompasses supervision of practitioners, staff development, and ensuring adherence to governance standards.

The post requires significant theatre experience, leadership skills, and a range of recognised qualifications, including ENB/ILS and a Surgical First Assistant credential.