About the role
Are you a passionate and skilled Theatre Practitioner looking to work alongside some of the UK's leading Orthopaedic and Spinal specialists?
At Fortius Clinic, we're seeking an experienced practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced theatre environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in specialist surgical services, undertaking both Scrub and Circulating duties, while working as part of a highly regarded multidisciplinary team.
Every procedure matters. Every patient matters. And every team member makes a difference.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Theatre Practitioner, you'll be responsible for supporting patients throughout their perioperative journey and ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality theatre service.
You'll
- Act as a Scrub Practitioner, maintaining sterility and anticipating the surgeon's needs throughout procedures.
- Undertake Circulating duties, ensuring the smooth operation of theatre lists and supporting patient safety at every stage.
- Prepare and manage specialist instruments, implants, and equipment for complex Orthopaedic and Spinal procedures.
- Champion best practice in infection prevention, patient safety, and theatre governance.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, recovery teams, ward staff, and wider clinical colleagues.
- Contribute to service improvement, quality initiatives, and outstanding patient outcomes.
- Support and mentor colleagues, students, and new team members.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines clinical expertise with a patient-first approach.
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
- Recent theatre experience within a Scrub and/or Circulating role
- Strong knowledge of perioperative practice and patient safety standards
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic surgical environment
- Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care
Desirable
- Experience within Orthopaedic and/or Spinal surgery
- Surgical First Assistant qualification
- Knowledge of NatSSIPs, LocSSIPs, NICE and NCEPOD guidance
- Experience in private healthcare
Why Join Fortius Clinic?
At Fortius, you'll be part of a specialist organisation renowned for excellence in Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Spinal Care.
We offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Access to leading consultants and cutting-edge surgical practice
- A commitment to wellbeing, learning, and clinical excellence
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to patients every day
- Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in operating theatre environments.
- Experience in both scrub and circulating roles within Orthopaedic and/or Spinal surgery.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and perioperative care principles
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- ILS qualification (or willingness to complete within an agreed timeframe).
- Commitment to full compliance with mandatory training, policies, and SOPs.
- Qualified Surgical First Assist (SFA)
- Experience mentoring or supporting students and new starters.
- Experience participating in clinical audits or service improvement initiatives
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) Qualification