Horder Healthcare

Senior Theatre Practitioner

The closing date is 24 April 2026

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Job summary

Were looking for passionate theatre professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

  • Current registration with the or
  • Prior experience working in operating theatres
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • A proactive approach and commitment to high clinical standards
  • Experience within orthopaedics is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide high-quality perioperative care across the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative pathway.
  • Prepare and maintain operating theatres, instruments and equipment
  • Support surgeons and anaesthetists during surgical procedures
  • Ensure the correct surgical instruments, implants and consumables are available
  • Monitor patients during procedures and respond to any clinical changes
  • Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards
  • Ensure accurate patient documentation and records

About us

Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.

We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.

Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.

We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.

We are committed to caring, and committed to you.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,941.50 to £42,958.50 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

J139-122668

Job locations

Horder Healthcare

Crowborough

TN6 1XP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Based from The Horder Centre in , , we are looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join our dedicated surgical team and help deliver exceptional care in a specialist orthopaedic hospital known for outstanding patient outcomes.

Playing a key role in supporting the safe and efficient running of theatre sessions, you will work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider perioperative team to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Provide high-quality perioperative care across the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative pathway.
  • Prepare and maintain operating theatres, instruments and equipment
  • Support surgeons and anaesthetists during surgical procedures
  • Ensure the correct surgical instruments, implants and consumables are available
  • Monitor patients during procedures and respond to any clinical changes
  • Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards
  • Ensure accurate patient documentation and records

About You

Were looking for passionate theatre professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

  • Current registration with the or
  • Prior experience working in operating theatres
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • A proactive approach and commitment to high clinical standards
  • Experience within orthopaedics is desirable but not essential.

 Location: The Horder Centre, Crowborough

Contract Type: 37.5 hours per week 

Work Pattern: 4 x 8am to 6pm shifts per week, with limited weekend requirement

Salary: £38,941.50 - £42,958.50 per annum, depending on experience 

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.

At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.

As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.

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.

Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Based from The Horder Centre in , , we are looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join our dedicated surgical team and help deliver exceptional care in a specialist orthopaedic hospital known for outstanding patient outcomes.

Playing a key role in supporting the safe and efficient running of theatre sessions, you will work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider perioperative team to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Provide high-quality perioperative care across the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative pathway.
  • Prepare and maintain operating theatres, instruments and equipment
  • Support surgeons and anaesthetists during surgical procedures
  • Ensure the correct surgical instruments, implants and consumables are available
  • Monitor patients during procedures and respond to any clinical changes
  • Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards
  • Ensure accurate patient documentation and records

About You

Were looking for passionate theatre professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

  • Current registration with the or
  • Prior experience working in operating theatres
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • A proactive approach and commitment to high clinical standards
  • Experience within orthopaedics is desirable but not essential.

 Location: The Horder Centre, Crowborough

Contract Type: 37.5 hours per week 

Work Pattern: 4 x 8am to 6pm shifts per week, with limited weekend requirement

Salary: £38,941.50 - £42,958.50 per annum, depending on experience 

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.

At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.

As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.

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.

Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.

Person Specification

About You

Essential

  • Were looking for passionate theatre professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
  • Current registration with the or
  • Prior experience working in operating theatres
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • A proactive approach and commitment to high clinical standards

Desirable

  • Experience within orthopaedics is desirable but not essential.
Person Specification

About You

Essential

  • Were looking for passionate theatre professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
  • Current registration with the or
  • Prior experience working in operating theatres
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • A proactive approach and commitment to high clinical standards

Desirable

  • Experience within orthopaedics is desirable but not essential.

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).

Additional information

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

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

Crowborough

TN6 1XP


Employer's website

https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

Crowborough

TN6 1XP


Employer's website

https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR

Recruitment Team

recruitment@horder.co.uk

01892342891

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,941.50 to £42,958.50 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

J139-122668

Job locations

Horder Healthcare

Crowborough

TN6 1XP


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