Theatre Practitioner (Scrub & Circulating)

fortius; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortius is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (Scrub & Circulating) to deliver safe, high‑quality perioperative care within Orthopaedic and Spinal specialties in a private healthcare setting. The post holder will perform both scrub and circulating duties and may provide Surgical First Assistant support if qualified, ensuring sterile technique and smooth theatre lists.

You will work with the MDT to maintain patient safety, contribute to governance and compliance, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in operating theatre environments.
• Experience in both scrub and circulating roles within Orthopaedic and/or Spinal surgery.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and perioperative care principles.

Responsibilities

• Act as a scrub practitioner, maintaining a sterile field and anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
• Prepare, check, and set up instruments, implants, and surgical equipment.
• Perform surgical counts according to policy, escalating any discrepancies.
• Maintain awareness of patient safety during procedures and elevate concerns as required.
• Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of perioperative care.
• Ensure all instruments and equipment are checked prior to use and report any faults promptly.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to scrub duties.
• Act as a circulating practitioner, managing the theatre environment, supporting patient positioning, and monitoring sterile fields.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the perioperative process.
• Manage theatre flow, anticipate and respond to the needs of the surgical team, and coordinate equipment and consumables.

Skills

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical judgement

CPD

Instrument handling

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Degree or equivalent

ILS qualification

ALS qualification

Tools

Surgical instrumentation

Sterile field setup

Job description

Fortius is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (Scrub & Circulating) to deliver safe, high‑quality perioperative care within Orthopaedic and Spinal specialties in a private healthcare setting. The post holder will perform both scrub and circulating duties and may provide Surgical First Assistant support if qualified, ensuring sterile technique and smooth theatre lists.

You will work with the MDT to maintain patient safety, contribute to governance and compliance, and mentor junior staff.