Theatre Practitioner

The Wellington Hospital; Arkley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private hospital in the UK is seeking an experienced Theatre Practitioner to join their well-established theatre team. This role involves contributing to high-quality patient care in various surgical specialities. Minimum of 5 years’ theatre experience and HCPC/NMC registration are required. The hospital offers a supportive environment for professional development, including training in robotic-assisted surgery and flexible working arrangements. A passion for exceptional patient care is essential.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

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

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ theatre experience.
• Experience in robotic-assisted surgery is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of urology and orthopaedics is also valued.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic theatre team delivering safe, high-quality care.
• Contribute to a wide range of surgical specialities.
• Develop skills across new specialities through structured training.

Skills

Strong clinical skills in scrub

Strong clinical skills in recovery

Strong clinical skills in anaesthetics

Collaborative mindset

Proactive learning and development

Passion for delivering exceptional patient care

Education

HCPC or NMC registration

Job description

We're looking for a skilled practitioner with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Scrub
• Recovery
• Anaesthetics

The Wellington Hospital - the UK's largest private hospital, rated "Good" by the CQC - is seeking an experienced and motivated Theatre Practitioner to join our dynamic and well-established theatre team. With 13 theatres and a reputation for clinical excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment. Whether you're an ODP or Theatre Nurse, your expertise will contribute to delivering safe, high‑quality care across a wide range of surgical specialities. Experience in robotic‑assisted surgery is highly desirable, but full training will be provided. Knowledge of urology and orthopaedics is also highly valued.

If you're dual‑trained, that's a bonus‑but we're equally committed to developing your skills across new specialities through structured training and mentorship.

What You’ll Bring

• HCPC or NMC registration (essential)
• Minimum of 5 years’ theatre experience
• Strong clinical skills in scrub, recovery, or anaesthetics
• A collaborative mindset and confidence in a multidisciplinary setting
• A proactive approach to learning and development
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient care

Benefits

A supportive and forward‑thinking theatre environment.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities (including robotics and dual training)
• The chance to work with cutting‑edge technology across a wide range of surgical specialities
• 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.