Senior Theatre Scrub Lead - Orthopaedics (Flexible Shifts)

Circle Health Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Rochdale seeks a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join their team. The candidate will support a range of orthopaedic procedures and supervise junior staff while ensuring adherence to clinical safety protocols. Applicants must be registered nurses or ODPs with significant perioperative experience. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £44,500 per year and a range of benefits, including private healthcare and generous leave allowances.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Extensive rewards and voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the perioperative setting with specialist knowledge in orthopaedic surgery.
• Proven ability to scrub for complex orthopaedic procedures.
• Strong understanding of infection control and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior scrub for a range of orthopaedic procedures.
• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment.
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgical and anaesthetic teams.
• Support the Theatre Manager with scheduling and resource coordination.
• Supervise junior theatre practitioners and healthcare assistants.
• Champion the use of WHO Surgical Safety Checklists.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Clinical governance

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Tools

Specialist instrumentation

Surgical power tools

Job description

A leading independent healthcare provider in Rochdale seeks a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join their team. The candidate will support a range of orthopaedic procedures and supervise junior staff while ensuring adherence to clinical safety protocols. Applicants must be registered nurses or ODPs with significant perioperative experience. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £44,500 per year and a range of benefits, including private healthcare and generous leave allowances.