Senior Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week on-site at King Edward VII’s Hospital, 5-10 Beaumont Street, Marylebone, London W1G 6AA.

About the role

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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team.
• Participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care.
• Assist in the positioning and preparation of patients as directed by the surgical team.
• Ensure specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.
• Help control cross infection by observing departmental policies regarding dress, cleanliness, decontamination, sterilisation, and asepsis.
• Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff.
• Engage 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, visitor, and staff safety.
• Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and report any faults to the Theatre Co-ordinator.
• Participate fully as a team member, including working across all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge, and supporting colleagues.
• Adhere to procedures for the use of supplies and ordering requirements as directed by the line manager.
• Ensure accurate collection of data related to theatre activity.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• Maintain the safe custody and handling of drugs in accordance with hospital policy.

Requirements

• RN – 1st level Registration (Adult and/or Children).
• Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies.
• ODP Level 3 NVQ or ODA 752 qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ hospital scrub experience.
• Experience in major orthopaedics, including hips, knees, and arthroplasty.
• Evidence of professional and personal development.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• In-house training for all staff.
• Company pension scheme.
• Interest-free travel loan.
• Private healthcare (eligible after 12 months).
• Bicycle Loan Scheme.
• Retailer discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Pay

From £48,500 per annum.

Schedule

• Monday to Saturday.
• Various shift patterns available.