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Spire Healthcare Ltd

Perioperative Practitioner - Scrub /SFA

The closing date is 23 July 2025

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Job summary

Spire Southampton are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced Perioperative Practitioner Scrub/SFA to join our high performing Theatre Team.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Assist in scrubbing for consultant led surgeries that vary in complexity and specialism, such as orthopaedics
  • You will assess patients health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
  • Develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing
  • Provide exemplary planned care for patients and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in the operating theatre

About us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

23247

Job locations

Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

Southampton

SO16 6UY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Assist in scrubbing for consultant led surgeries that vary in complexity and specialism, such as orthopaedics
  • You will assess patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
  • Develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing
  • Provide exemplary planned care for patients and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in the operating theatre
    • Who we're looking for
  • Qualified ODP/Scrub Nurse/Surgical First Assist
  • NMC or HCPC registered with no restrictions on your pin.
  • At least 2 years scrub experience
  • Have been employed in a surgical/Theatre setting.
  • You will be highly motivated and used to working in challenging but rewarding environment.
  • An SFA qualification
    • Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5hrs per week, Contract Type: Permanent 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 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
    • Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Duties and responsibilities:

  • Assist in scrubbing for consultant led surgeries that vary in complexity and specialism, such as orthopaedics
  • You will assess patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
  • Develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing
  • Provide exemplary planned care for patients and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in the operating theatre
    • Who we're looking for
  • Qualified ODP/Scrub Nurse/Surgical First Assist
  • NMC or HCPC registered with no restrictions on your pin.
  • At least 2 years scrub experience
  • Have been employed in a surgical/Theatre setting.
  • You will be highly motivated and used to working in challenging but rewarding environment.
  • An SFA qualification
    • Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5hrs per week, Contract Type: Permanent 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 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
    • Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Please see below

    Experience

    Essential

    • Please see below
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Please see below

    Experience

    Essential

    • Please see below

    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

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    Charlotte

    Charlotte.oliver@spirehealthcare.com

    07803628428

    Details

    Date posted

    25 June 2025

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 6

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Bank

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    23247

    Job locations

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


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