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Spire Healthcare Ltd

Perioperative Practitioner - Orthopaedics

The closing date is 28 April 2026

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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.

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

25264

Job locations

Gartree Road

Leicester

LE2 2FF


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 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
    • What We're Looking For:
  • 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
    • 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
    • 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.

    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 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
    • What We're Looking For:
  • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    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

    Gartree Road

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF


    Employer's website

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

    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)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Resourcing Partner

    Maxine Cassidy

    Maxine.Cassidy@spirehealthcare.com

    +447715055848

    Details

    Date posted

    25 March 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    25264

    Job locations

    Gartree Road

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF


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