Lead Theatre Practitioner - Endoscopy
The Beardwood Hospital, Circle Health Group
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Permanent
Competitive salary (depending on experience, training and qualification)
Overview
Circle Health Group is 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. This role offers an opportunity to join our theatre department team as a Lead Theatre Practitioner.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
* NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with significant experience in a theatre environment (e.g. scrub, recovery, or 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.
* Must have experience in Endoscopy and JAG.
Salary & Benefits
* 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!
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. 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
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