Lead Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics​/Recovery

Lead Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics/Recovery

Lead Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics/Recovery
The Princess Margaret Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary:
Up to £54,316.02 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Princess Margaret Hospital
in Windsor is part of Circle Health Group, 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.

We have an opportunity for a Lead Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours per week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

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.

Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their rights, safety, and dignity are upheld at all times.

Apply all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to theatre operations, ensuring adherence to professional and regulatory standards.

Work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, recovery staff, and wider hospital teams to ensure effective patient flow and continuity of care.

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.

ILS.

Excellent communication, organisation, and mentoring skills.

Commitment to personal development and supporting the development of others.

Experience in major orthopaedics is desired.

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service

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!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. 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.