Theatre Practitioner - Scrubs

HCA Healthcare UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Maternity/Paternity pay

Staff discounts

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Theatre Practitioner - Scrub at The Christie Private Care in Manchester is a full-time role, 37.5 hours, across four days per week with shifts from 7.30am to 8.00pm. You will scrub across urology, gynaecology, general surgery and plastics, with opportunities to circulate and support the theatre team.

The role requires NMC/HCPC registration and prior scrub experience. Join a leading private cancer centre known for outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

• NMC or HCPC registration is required.
• Proven scrub experience within a UK theatre setting.
• Confidence using clinical IT systems and standard computer applications.
• A collaborative and team-focused approach to patient care.
• Experience in anaesthetics or recovery as a second skill.

Responsibilities

• Scrub regularly across a range of specialities including urology, gynaecology, general surgery and plastics.
• Act as a circulating practitioner when required, supporting the wider theatre team.
• Maintain theatre cleanliness, equipment readiness and stock control.
• Support patient preparation, transfer and positioning in line with clinical guidance.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient and well-organised theatre environment.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Scrub experience

IT systems proficiency

Team collaboration

Anaesthetics/recovery experience

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Scrub
Manchester, The Christie Private Care
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts across four days per week, Monday to Saturday, between 7.30am and 8.00pm. 9.5-hour shifts with overtime and occasional on-call availability
Permanent
Salary: Competitive plus shift enhancementWe're looking for a Theatre Practitioner - Scrub to join our Theatres team at The Christie Private Care, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. As part of a specialist private cancer centre, you'll work in an environment where exceptional standards of care, advanced treatments and a strong sense of community come together. Our theatre teams are close-knit, collaborative and committed to delivering outstanding patient experiences, creating a supportive setting where your contribution is recognised and valued every day. As a Theatre Practitioner - Scrub in Theatres, you'll be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team supporting a varied surgical caseload across urology, gynaecology, general surgery and plastics. Working alongside experienced colleagues and leading consultants, you'll play a key role in ensuring every procedure runs safely and efficiently. From preparing theatres and maintaining surgical standards to supporting patients throughout their journey, your expertise will help deliver high-quality care in a calm and professional environment. You'll also have opportunities to broaden your experience through circulating duties, stock and equipment management and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the department. This role is best suited to someone who lives within a commutable distance of the hospital, is able to start shifts at 7.30am and can commit to working two Saturdays each month.

What you'll do:

• Scrub regularly across a range of specialities including urology, gynaecology, general surgery and plastics
• Act as a circulating practitioner when required, supporting the wider theatre team
• Maintain theatre cleanliness, equipment readiness and stock control
• Support patient preparation, transfer and positioning in line with clinical guidance
• Contribute to a safe, efficient and well-organised theatre environment

What you'll bring:

• NMC or HCPC registration
• Proven scrub experience within a UK theatre setting
• Confidence using clinical IT systems and standard computer applications
• A collaborative and team-focused approach to patient care
• Experience in anaesthetics or recovery as a second skill

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Theatre Practitioner - Scrub in Theatres you'll be eligible for:

• 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.