Lead Theatre Practitioner - Recovery & Anaesthetics

Lead Theatre Practitioner - Recovery & Anaesthetics

• The Beardwood Hospital
• 37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £47,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Beardwood Hospital Is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Lead Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the theatre department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

Lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the perioperative pathway, acting as a specialist or functional lead within the team.

Ensure that all patient safety checks, including WHO surgical safety processes, are carried out in accordance with hospital policy.

Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision for theatre practitioners and support staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, compassion, and accountability.

Support the development and assessment of competencies within the team, promoting continuous professional development.

Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their rights, safety, and dignity are upheld at all times.

Raise concerns where standards of care or safeguarding protocols are not met, in line with Circle Health Group policy.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with significant experience in a theatre environment (Recovery & Anaesthetics).

Demonstrated clinical leadership experience and ability to act as a role model to peers.

Strong understanding of patient safety protocols, safeguarding, infection control, and clinical governance.

Scrub Practitioner or Surgical First Assistant qualification [for scrub leads].

ENB 998 and/or mentorship course.

Approved / recognised anaesthetic course.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits

Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless , compassionate , committed , collaborative , brave , agile , tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy