Senior Theatre Practitioner
Princess Margaret Hospital, Windsor (Circle Health Group)
Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, Permanent
Salary: Up to £42,100 per year (depending on experience, training and qualification)
Responsibilities
* Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment (e.g., power tools, implants, navigation systems) in line with manufacturers’ guidance and surgical protocols.
* Provide skilled assistance to the surgical and anaesthetic teams, anticipating needs and adapting to changes during procedures.
* Take a senior role in preparing theatres, coordinating surgical lists, and ensuring all equipment, staff, and resources are in place.
* Support the Theatre Manager with team briefings, scheduling, stock control, and ensuring safe patient flow through the theatre suite.
* Supervise junior theatre practitioners, ODPs, and healthcare assistants, providing clinical guidance and oversight during shifts.
* Identify and elevate clinical or operational risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.
* Liaise closely with consultants, anaesthetists, recovery staff, and ward teams to ensure continuity of care and an excellent patient experience.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
* Significant experience in the perioperative setting with specialist knowledge in orthopaedic surgery
* Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of procedures, including complex cases
* Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills
* Strong understanding of clinical governance, infection control, and safety practices in theatre
* Previous experience in a senior or team lead role within theatres
Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
* Private Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare Scheme 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 wellbeing
* Employee recognition programmes
* Industry leading training and development opportunities
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all colleagues and embraces a culture based on being selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative.
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