Spire Healthcare Ltd

Theatre Team Lead - Orthopaedics

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

Orthopaedic Team Leader | Operating Theatres | Full time, Monday - Saturday, no nights | £48,375, plus enhancements | Bushey |

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues. We can help you reach your potential with fully funded management and LEAP courses, as well as the opportunity to complete your SFA, if you havent already.

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshires leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations.

Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre. Our theatre team cover a wide variety of specialties including Ortho, Bariatric, General, Gyane, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmics, Spinal.

Main duties of the job

As Orthopaedic Team Leader you will be overseeing a small team of around 8 people and will be support by both a Theatre Manager and a Deputy as well as a team of other Team Leads. Working as part of this friendly and supportive team you can expect to assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures.

You will be passionate about service improvement, and driven to succeed within your career by completing your SFA course, if you dont already hold this. We encourage and reinforce your interest in development and progression and offer fully funded courses whilst being fully supported by your Theatre Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Management Team.

  • Support the Theatre Manger to lead, teach, counsel and appraise staff to ensure development needs are identified and met.
  • Supervise and educate junior staff and carry out clinical supervision
  • Contribute to the overall advancement of the Department to promote excellence in clinical care
  • Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering excellence in clinical care
  • Prepare the operating theatre room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum
  • 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.

About us

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire's leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations.

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,375 to £48,375 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

25897

Job locations

Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP

Bushey

AL5 4BP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

  • Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
  • Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision
  • Previous leadership experience would be an advantage, however we offer award winning training and CPD
  • HCPC or NMC registration
  • At least 2years ortho scrub experience
  • You must be passionate and driven and be able to demonstrate your dynamic thinking
  • Completed SFA training would be an advantage, however willingness to undertake within first 3 years with Spire will be considered

Working Hours:Full Time, Monday - Saturday, no nights. Shifts between 7.30am 8pm.

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: 26thFebruary.If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

  • Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
  • Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision
  • Previous leadership experience would be an advantage, however we offer award winning training and CPD
  • HCPC or NMC registration
  • At least 2years ortho scrub experience
  • You must be passionate and driven and be able to demonstrate your dynamic thinking
  • Completed SFA training would be an advantage, however willingness to undertake within first 3 years with Spire will be considered

Working Hours:Full Time, Monday - Saturday, no nights. Shifts between 7.30am 8pm.

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: 26thFebruary.If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

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

Bushey

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

Bushey

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

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,375 to £48,375 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

25897

Job locations

Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP

Bushey

AL5 4BP


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