Perioperative Practitioner - Orthopaedics/SFA in Southend-on-Sea

Spire Wellesley offers a unique opportunity for an Orthopaedics Scrub Practitioner/SFA to join our experienced and dynamic team. You will work across a wide range of specialisms, developing your clinical skills in a modern and supportive environment while working 37.5 hours per week. The Wellesley hosts three theatres (two laminar‑flow) and an endoscopy unit, with a 33-bed surgical ward that covers Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Vascular, Plastics, Gynae, Ophthalmology, Spinal, Urology, and ENT. Recent refurbishment has upgraded the theatre environment and introduced cutting‑edge technology.

Duties and responsibilities

• Registered Nurse or ODP with major orthopaedic experience, plus SFA training.
• The operating theatres are busy throughout the day, with a diverse workload that creates a dynamic working environment.
• The role is full‑time, covering 37.5 hours a week on a rota.
• Staff are encouraged to be multi‑skilled, ideally working across scrub, anaesthetics, and/or recovery.
• Experience in a variety of surgical procedures or a willingness to learn new techniques under expert supervision is essential.
• Procedures will include general, ophthalmology, bariatric, urology, gynaecology, and more.

Who we're looking for

• Registered with NMC/HCPC; pin must have no restrictions or conditions.
• Minimum of 1 year of major orthopaedic scrub experience.
• Compassionate with excellent patient‑care skills.

Benefits

• 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.
• On‑site car park, saving an average of £50 per month.

We commit to our employees’ well‑being through work‑life balance, ongoing development, support and reward. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire, please contact Carly Dack at 07850725333 or via email. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, and their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence set Spire Healthcare apart.

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.