Theatre Practitioner Scrub - Orthopaedics /Spinal

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Theatre Practitioner Scrub specializing in Orthopaedics and Spinal procedures. In this pivotal role, you will ensure high-quality surgical support in a dynamic theatre environment, working alongside top surgeons and a multi-disciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include patient preparation, post-operative care, and maintaining clinical safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits designed to support your work-life balance and professional growth. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

£3000 Golden Hello

Payment of professional registration fees

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Support with travel costs

Discounted online gym access

Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme

Bupa health insurance

Discounted dental insurance

Access to Digital GP platform

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC registered with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in surgical support and patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient preparation and post-operative care.
• Ensure safety in the clinical area and collect theatre activity data.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Support

Team Collaboration

Clinical Data Collection

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC Registered

Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies

Tools

Da Vinci Robotic

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Theatre Practitioner Scrub - Orthopaedics/Spinal, London

Client: Bupa

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c332e28a1c9a

Job Views: 4

Posted: 26.03.2025

Expiry Date: 10.05.2025

Job Description:

Theatre Practitioner Scrub – Orthopaedics

Cromwell Hospital, London, SW5 0TU (5 mins walk from Earls Court underground or 7 mins walk from Gloucester Road underground).

Permanent

£34,130 to £43,730 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)

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.

Our main adult theatre is a busy and dynamic environment, setting the benchmark for clinical excellence. We have 6 operating suites catering for a myriad of cases, but the focus of this post is to provide surgical support for Orthopaedics, Spinal and Neuro patients. We work with surgeons who are the best in their specialities carrying out from simple to the more complex surgeries.

What you’ll do:

1. 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.
2. Provide immediate post-operative care.
3. Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety.
4. Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager.
5. Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity.
6. Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate peri-operative patient care.
7. Prepare patients for clinical/operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery.
8. Participate in the delegation and supervision of junior grades, unqualified and less experienced staff.

What you’ll bring:

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

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. As a Theatre Practitioner you’ll be eligible for:

• £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 your mobile
• 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.