Perioperative Practitioner
Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Perioperative Practitioner with scrub expertise to join our well-established theatre team. You will play a key role in supporting patients through their perioperative journey and ensuring the highest standards of care.
Main duties of the job
Deliver exemplary planned care for patients during the perioperative stage. Assist in managing and organising care within the Scrub/Recovery team. Work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams. Assess patient needs, implement and evaluate care plans.
About us
Harpenden Hospital offers a modern, well-equipped clinical environment designed to support high-quality patient care. The hospital features 64 private en-suite patient rooms, providing a comfortable and private setting for recovery, alongside five operating theatres, including specialist laminar flow theatres for orthopaedic procedures.
Job responsibilities
Perioperative Practitioner - Scrub | Harpenden | 37.5 | Monday - Friday | Rotational Weekends | Market Leading Salary | At Spire Harpenden Hospital, we pride ourselves on our comprehensive private hospital services and high standards of care for our patients. We offer fast access to high-quality healthcare, from consultations and advanced diagnostics to personalised treatments and expert aftercare. The Role We are seeking an experienced Perioperative Practitioner with scrub expertise to join our well-established theatre team. You will play a key role in supporting patients through their perioperative journey and ensuring the highest standards of care. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver exemplary planned care for patients during the perioperative stage. - Assist in managing and organising care within the Scrub/Recovery team. - Work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams. - Assess patient needs, implement and evaluate care plans. What We're Looking For - HCPC registered ODP or NMC registered Nurse (no restrictions). - Minimum 2 years scrub experience (Orthopaedics) - Strong communication and organisational skills. - Flexible, positive attitude. - Desirable: Surgical First Assist (SFA) qualification - Full time 37.5 hours per week Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: - 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options - 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers - Free Bupa wellness screening - Private medical insurance - Life assurance We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing or ODP qualification
Desirable
- Desirable: Surgical First Assist (SFA) qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years scrub experience (Orthopaedics)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address
Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP
Harpenden
AL5 4BP
United Kingdom
