Job Description: Senior Theatre Practitioner- Orthopaedics King Edward VII's Hospital, 5-10 Beaumont Street, Marylebone, London W1G 6AA Permanent (37.5hrs) On-Site £48,500- £53,000 Fantastic Benefits Monday to Saturday Various shift patterns available How you’ll help us make health happen. King Edward VII’s Hospital is a 56‑bed private hospital in Marylebone with four operating theatres, delivering consultant‑led care across elective, day‑case, and inpatient surgery We provide a broad range of planned elective and day‑case surgeries across its four operating theatres, with a focus on high‑quality, consultant‑led private care. Surgical services include orthopaedic procedures, women’s health and gynaecology, urology, and general surgery. The hospital also delivers endoscopy and diagnostic procedures, ophthalmic surgery, dermatology and minor surgery, with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques, efficient patient pathways, and rapid recovery. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Theatre practitioner- Orthopaedics you will be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team and to participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care. Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory. Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis. Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff to ensure a welcoming environment. Participate in Personal Development Plans with the Team Leader. Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery. Provide assistance in clinical/ operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery. Provide initial emergency care as required. Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety. Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Co-ordinator. Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives. Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager. Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments. Maintain the safe custody, handling of drugs in accordance with hospital policy. Key Skills / Qualifications: RN – 1ST level Registration Adult and/or Children Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies ODP Level 3 NVQ ODA 752 Minimum of 5 years hospital Scrub experience is essential Experienced in major orthopaedics- Hips, Knees, Arthroplasty Evidence of Professional and Personal Development. Benefits At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we want to reward our staff for the amazing job that they do. As part of the team, you will have access to a range of benefits for your work and home life. We offer a variety of benefits that take into consideration how you commute to work, your health and well-being and recognising your service and any staff referrals you make to the Hospital. Take a look at the full range of benefits on offer when working here: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days bank holidays increasing with length of service In-house training for all staff Company pension scheme Interest free travel loan Private healthcare (Eligible after 12m) Bicycle Loan Scheme Retailer discounts Employee Assistance Programme Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group When you join King Edward VII, you also become part of Bupa — a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well‑established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal. We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. 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