Senior Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics

Senior Theatre Practitioner – Orthopaedic

Location: Northwood

37.5 Hours | Permanent

Salary: Up to £43,000 per year (dependent on experience, training, and qualifications)

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Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Theatre Practitioner with a specialism in Orthopaedics to join a high-performing theatre team within a well-established independent healthcare provider.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner looking to take on a senior role, combining clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities in a modern and supportive theatre environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage specialist orthopaedic instrumentation and equipment, including power tools, implants, and navigation systems, in line with surgical protocols
• Provide expert support to surgical and anaesthetic teams, anticipating requirements and responding effectively to intraoperative changes
• Take a lead role in theatre preparation, coordinating surgical lists and ensuring appropriate staffing, equipment, and resources are in place
• Support the Theatre Manager with team coordination, briefings, scheduling, stock control, and patient flow
• Supervise and support junior theatre practitioners, ODPs, and healthcare assistants, providing guidance and clinical oversight
• Identify, escalate, and contribute to the management of clinical and operational risks, including participation in audits and incident reviews
• Work collaboratively with consultants, anaesthetists, recovery teams, and ward staff to ensure continuity of care and an excellent patient experience

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
• Significant perioperative experience with a strong focus on orthopaedic surgery
• Proven experience supporting a wide range of orthopaedic procedures, including complex cases
• Previous experience in a senior or team lead role within a theatre setting
• Strong xwzovoh leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance, infection prevention, and patient safety
• Orthopaedic experience is essential

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Private pension scheme
• Private healthcare, including cover for pre-existing conditions
• Discounted hospital services for friends and family
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Life assurance
• Access to a wide range of employee discounts and benefits
• Wellbeing support services and resources
• Structured training and development opportunities