Senior Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics in London

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 across its four operating theatres, 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.

Key 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 a patient as directed by the surgical team.
• Ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.
• Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures, and asepsis.
• Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff.
• Participate 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 any faults reported to the Theatre Co-ordinator.
• Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information, and supporting colleagues.
• Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager.
• Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
• Maintain the safe custody and handling of drugs in accordance with hospital policy.

Key Skills / Qualifications:

• RN - 1ST level Registration Adult and/or Children.
• Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies.
• ODP Level 3 NVQ.
• ODA 752.
• Minimum of 5 years hospital Scrub experience is essential.
• Experienced in major orthopaedics - Hips, Knees, Arthroplasty.
• Evidence of Professional and Personal Development.

Benefits:

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

When you join King Edward VII, you also become part of Bupa - a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to 'Be you at Bupa', and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role.