Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics

Cromwellhospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays

In-house training

Pension scheme

Interest free travel loan

Private healthcare

Bicycle Loan Scheme

Retailer discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

King Edward VII's Hospital in London is looking for a Theatre Practitioner in Orthopaedics to assist with high-quality, consultant-led private care surgeries. This role includes providing emergency care, preparing patients, and maintaining sterile environments.

The position offers a competitive salary starting from £44,000 along with fantastic benefits including annual leave, training, and pension schemes. Candidates must have relevant nursing registrations and at least 2 years of hospital scrub experience.

Qualifications

• RN - 1ST level Registration Adult and/or Children.
• Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies.
• Minimum of 2 years hospital scrub experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team.
• Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy.
• Prepare patients for clinical/operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery.
• Provide initial emergency care as required.

Skills

RN - 1ST level Registration Adult and/or Children

Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies

ODP Level 3 NVQ

ODA 752

Minimum of 2 years hospital scrub experience

Job description

Job Description:

Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics

King Edward VII's Hospital, 5-10 Beaumont Street, Marylebone, London W1G 6AA

Permanent (37.5hrs) On-Site

From £44,000 + Fantastic Benefits

Monday to Saturday

Various shift patterns available

How you'll help us make health happen.

King Edward VII's Hospital is a 56‑bed private hospital in Marylebone with four operating theatres, delivering consultant‑led care across elective, day‑case, and inpatient surgery. We provide a broad range of planned elective and day‑case surgeries across its four operating theatres, with a focus on high‑quality, consultant‑led private care. Surgical services include orthopaedic procedures, women's health and gynaecology, urology, and general surgery. The hospital also delivers endoscopy and diagnostic procedures, ophthalmic surgery, dermatology and minor surgery, with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques, efficient patient pathways, and rapid recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.
• Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
• Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff to ensure a welcoming environment.
• Participate in Personal Development Plans with the Team Leader.
• Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery.
• Provide assistance in clinical/ operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery.
• Provide initial emergency care as required.
• Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety.
• Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Coordinator.
• Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
• Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager.
• Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity.
• To ensure confidentiality at all times, only release confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
• Maintain the safe custody, handling of drugs in accordance with hospital policy.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• RN - 1ST level Registration Adult and/or Children
• Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies
• ODP Level 3 NVQ
• ODA 752
• A minimum of 2 years hospital scrub experience is essential

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service
• In‑house training for all staff
• Company pension scheme
• Interest free travel loan
• Private healthcare (Eligible after 12m)
• Bicycle Loan Scheme
• Retailer discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group

When you join King Edward VII, you also become part of Bupa - a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well‑established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal.

We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to "Be you at Bupa", and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to ensuring you are treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.

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Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Nursing & Theatres

Location: King Edward VII Hospital