About this role
Job summary At Spire Leicester Hospital, we're looking for a Scrub Nurse or ODP to join our high-performing theatre team. You'll be part of a supportive environment delivering a wide range of orthopaedic procedures, working alongside experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job You'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality perioperative care, including: * Scrubbing for a range of orthopaedic procedures (e.g. joint replacements, arthroscopy, and minor procedures) * Supporting the theatre team across the perioperative pathway * Preparing equipment and ensuring theatres are safe and compliant * Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and wider MDT * Contributing to clinical quality, governance, and continuous improvement * Supporting junior staff and contributing to a positive team culture
About us 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.
Job description Job responsibilities Perioperative Practitioner - Orthopaedics | Leicester | Oadby | Full Time | No Nights
Are you an experienced Theatre Practitioner with a passion for orthopaedics?
At Spire Leicester Hospital, we're looking for a Scrub Nurse or ODP to join our high-performing theatre team. You'll be part of a supportive environment delivering a wide range of orthopaedic procedures, working alongside experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a well-equipped private hospital setting, with a strong focus on quality care, efficiency, and patient experience.
The Role
You'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality perioperative care, including:
Scrubbing for a range of orthopaedic procedures (e.g. joint replacements, arthroscopy, and minor procedures)Supporting the theatre team across the perioperative pathwayPreparing equipment and ensuring theatres are safe and compliantWorking collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and wider MDTContributing to clinical quality, governance, and continuous improvementSupporting junior staff and contributing to a positive team culture
What We're Looking For: Registered Nurse or Operating Department PractitionerExperience working in theatre, ideally in an orthopaedic settingStrong clinical skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a teamA proactive, patient-focused approachCommitment to maintaining high clinical standards
Desirable: Orthopaedic scrub experiencePrivate healthcare experience
Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
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.
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, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner * Experience working in theatre, ideally in an orthopaedic setting * Strong clinical skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team * A proactive, patient-focused approach * Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards Desirable: * Orthopaedic scrub experience * Private healthcare experience
Experience Essential
* Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner * Experience working in theatre, ideally in an orthopaedic setting * Strong clinical skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team * A proactive, patient-focused approach * Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards Desirable: * Orthopaedic scrub experience * Private healthcare experience
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.
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Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Gartree Road
Leicester
LE2 2FF
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)