Senior Scrub Practitioner - Neuro & Spinal

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner specialising in Spinal and Neurology to join our Theatre team at The Wellington Hospital. As the largest private hospital in the UK, The Wellington Hospital is recognised for delivering complex care across a range of specialties including neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, rehabilitation and cancer services. With 13 operating theatres across three buildings, you’ll work in a dynamic and highly specialised environment supported by advanced technology, expert multidisciplinary teams, and a strong culture of learning and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality perioperative care for patients undergoing complex spinal and neurological procedures.
• Safely prepare and manage theatre environments, ensuring equipment, instruments and sterile fields are maintained to the highest standards.
• Lead and coordinate theatre lists, supporting the smooth running of operating sessions.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
• Support a culture of safety, professionalism and shared learning across the theatre team.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner qualification with a valid NMC or HCPC registration.
• Current experience working as a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner within spinal and neurosurgical theatres.
• Proven experience supporting complex spinal and neuro procedures such as ALIF, TLIF, XLIF, intradural lesion surgery and craniotomies.
• Confidence in setting up theatres, managing theatre lists and working autonomously within a specialist environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Pay

Competitive salary plus shift enhancements

Schedule

Part-Time, 30 hours a week, four or five days per week, occasional Saturdays