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Perioperative Practitioner - Scrub

The closing date is 06 February 2026

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Job summary

Perioperative Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub | Permanent | Harpenden | Full time | £41,925 + great benefits

Spire Harpenden Hospital are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Theatre Practitioner to join our established, high performing theatre team and perform scrub duties covering general surgery and urology.

This is your opportunity to join one of the UKs leading private hospitals and take your career to the next level.

To apply for this post, you must have experience in major orthopaedics and/or general robotic surgery.

Main duties of the job

  • General scrub duties covering multiple specialities including major ortho
  • You will support in assessing patients health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload, assisting in the delivery of care to meet the patients needs.
  • You will actively promote best practice and contribute towards quality improvements, collect collate and organise data, interpret all of the information and make a justifiable assessment, making this available to relevant others
  • You will also develop a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security and infection control, lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,925 to £41,925 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

23033

Job locations

Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP

Harpenden

AL5 4BP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for:

  • Operating Department Practitioner or RN with Scrub Experience
  • ODP or RN qualification
  • HCPC or NMC registration
  • Major ortho experience is essential
  • Surgical robotics experience would be a distinct advantage
  • Surgical First Assistant Desirable
  • Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 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

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for:

  • Operating Department Practitioner or RN with Scrub Experience
  • ODP or RN qualification
  • HCPC or NMC registration
  • Major ortho experience is essential
  • Surgical robotics experience would be a distinct advantage
  • Surgical First Assistant Desirable
  • Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 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

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See above

Experience

Essential

  • See above
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See above

Experience

Essential

  • See above

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP

Harpenden

AL5 4BP


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP

Harpenden

AL5 4BP


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Manager

Hannah Radford

Hannah.Radford@spirehealthcare.com

+447725208712

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,925 to £41,925 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

23033

Job locations

Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP

Harpenden

AL5 4BP


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