Theatre Practitioner Scrub - Orthopaedics/Spinal

Bupa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello £3000 or relocation £5000

Professional registration fees paid

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Travel cost support (season ticket / a

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Theatre Practitioner Scrub for Orthopaedics/Spinal at Cromwell Hospital, London. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with shift patterns across long days, early and late shifts.

Salary ranges £37,080–£46,890 per year with extensive benefits, including a £3,000 Golden Hello or £5,000 relocation support. The department delivers high-quality patient care across multiple theatres, with access to advanced training and simulation resources at the Clinical Training Academy in

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult and/or Children).
• HCPC registration with a Diploma/Degree in Health Care Studies or ODP Level 3 NVQ/ODA 752.
• Previous perioperative experience in Orthopaedics and Spinal is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in positioning and preparation of the patient as directed by the surgical team.
• Provide immediate post-operative care.
• Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner; ensure safety.
• Adhere to theatre supplies procedures and data collection for theatre activity.
• Supervise junior staff and oversee delegated tasks.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult/Children)

HCPC registered

Perioperative experience in Orthopaed/

Education

Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies / ODP Level 3 NVQ / ODA 752

Job description

Job Description: Theatre Practitioner Scrub – Orthopaedics/Spinal Cromwell Hospital, London, SW5 0TU (5 mins walk from Earls Court underground or 7 mins walk from Gloucester Road underground.) Permanent £37,080 to £46,890 per annum, plus fantastic benefits Shift pattern – Long Days 07:30 to 21:00 / Early 07:45 to 15:45 / Late 13:00 to 21:00 Full time 37.5 hours p/w Golden Hello of £3000, or £5000 towards Domestic Relocation Costs (if applicable)

We make health happen At Bupa, you can be the Nurse you want to be. With the autonomy to use your skills and strong benefits to support you, patient care can be your top priority. Building a career in Nursing has never been easier, with good hours, you can live a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Our main adult theatre is a busy and dynamic environment, setting the benchmark for clinical excellence. We have 6 operating suites catering for Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmic, Da Vinci Surgery, Thoracic and Liver, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology. We work with surgeons who are the best in their specialities carrying out simple to the more complex surgeries. At Bupa, we’re proud to offer access to our state-of-the-art Clinical Training Academy in Staines – a cutting-edge space for immersive learning, innovation and growth. With advanced simulation labs, XR and VR tech, and digital training environments, it’s where we’re shaping the future of healthcare

You’ll help us make health happen by: Your role as a Scrub Nurse/ Theatre Practitioner Orthopaedics/spinal is to ensure that we provide the best quality service in a pleasant environment for both staff and patients whilst ensuring that a high quality, cost-effective service is delivered to patients and consultant users. You’ll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, being flexible and supporting with shared tasks. 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. Provide immediate post-operative care. Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety. 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. Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate peri-operative patient care. Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery. Participate in the delegation and supervision of junior grades, unqualified and less experienced staff.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult and/or Children).
• Alternatively, HCPC registered with a Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies / ODP Level 3 NVQ / ODA 752.
• Previous perioperative experience in Orthopaedics and Spinal is essential
• It would be desirable to have experience in Da Vinci Robotic and liver procedures.

Benefits

Benefits Our benefits are driven by what matters to our people. It’s important to us that these benefits support a work‑life balance that keeps people healthy, both mentally and physically.

• *£3000 Golden Hello, or £5000 towards relocation expenses.
• Payment of professional registration fees.
• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell.
• Plus Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced pension and life insurance.
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work.
• Discounted access to online gym sessions.
• Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme.
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
• Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate.
• Access to our Digital GP platform on you mobile.
• Emotional wellbeing support.
• Access to family mental health line.
• Financial wellbeing channels.
• Support for carers.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. At Bupa we strive to ensure all our of customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately.

Time Type: Full time Job Area: Nursing & Theatres Locations: Cromwell Hospital London

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.