Spire Healthcare Ltd

Perioperative Practitioner

The closing date is 27 April 2026

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Job summary

Spire Southampton are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced Perioperative Practitioner/SFA to join our high performing Theatre Team on a permanent Full-time basis. We will consider a qualified ODP or Scrub Nurse.

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

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

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

26435

Job locations

Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

Southampton

SO16 6UY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

  • Qualified ODP/Scrub Nurse
  • Surgical First Assistant desirable
  • NMC or HCPC registered with no restrictions on your pin.
  • At least 2 years scrub experience in either orthopaedics or cardiac
  • Have been employed in a surgical/Theatre setting.
  • You will be highly motivated and used to working in challenging but rewarding environment
    • Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours on rota basis 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.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Who we're looking for

  • Qualified ODP/Scrub Nurse
  • Surgical First Assistant desirable
  • NMC or HCPC registered with no restrictions on your pin.
  • At least 2 years scrub experience in either orthopaedics or cardiac
  • Have been employed in a surgical/Theatre setting.
  • You will be highly motivated and used to working in challenging but rewarding environment
    • Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours on rota basis 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.

    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

    27 March 2026

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 6

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    26435

    Job locations

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


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