HCA Healthcare UK
Theatre Practitioner - Scrubs Spinal
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Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (Spinal Focus)
London, The Princess Grace Hospital
Full time (37.5 hours per week) Permanent Salary: Competitive + shift allowance
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Theatre Practitioner – Scrub to join our spine-focused theatre team at The Princess Grace Hospital. This role centres on supporting spinal surgery, calling for a professional with strong, hands-on experience in scrub roles during complex spinal procedures.
Here at The Princess Grace Hospital, we are one of London’s leading multidisciplinary private hospitals, offering:
- Seven operating theatres across two floors
- Two recovery suites
- A dedicated robotic surgery theatre
- A growing and diverse caseload, with spinal surgery being a crucial part of our services
Your expertise in spinal theatre practice will be vital, yet you’ll also collaborate across additional specialities—robotic, reconstructive, general, gynaecology, urology, and orthopaedic—where required.
As a key member of our theatre team, you’ll ensure safe, high-quality, and organised surgical care during spinal cases, maintaining sterile environments, anticipating surgeon needs, and supporting complex procedures where necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead scrub practitioner for spinal procedures, including routine and complex cases.
- Prepare, manage, and maintain specialist spinal instrumentation, equipment, and sterile fields.
- Anticipate and efficiently respond to the needs of surgeons during spinal surgery.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
- Uphold the highest standards of infection control, safety, and clinical practice.
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Essential Requirements
- Experience: Minimum two years as a scrub practitioner in theatres, with focused experience in spinal surgery.
- Qualification: Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner, with valid NMC or HCPC registration.
- Practical Skills: Strong knowledge of perioperative practice, spinal instrumentation, and theatre environment organisation.
- Attitude: Confident, communicative, and team-oriented, with a strong problem-solving mindset.
Why Join HCA UK?
Established over 50 years ago, HCA UK is one of the UK’s largest providers of private healthcare, with over £500 million invested annually in cutting-edge technology, treatments, and facilities. As part of this multisite, supportive network, you’ll enjoy:
- Career progression through structured training and external development.
- Working conditions that prioritise your wellbeing, both mentally and physically.
Benefits
Supporting our colleagues’ welfare empowers them to provide exceptional care to our patients. Here’s why you’ll benefit:
- Holidays: 25 days per year (plus Bank Holidays), with flexible options to buy or sell leave.
- Private Healthcare: Discounted or complimentary treatment at any of our leading hospitals.
- Pension Contribution: Increases with length of service.
- Lifestyle Perks: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounts on Maternity Packages, and staff discounts.
- Supportive Policies: Group Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay.
- Health & Protection: Access to a comprehensive range of flexible benefits tailored to your needs.
- Retail Discounts: Exclusive deals with 800+ major retailers.
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Culture and Values
At HCA UK, we believe that exceptional care begins with our people. Our values ensure a culture where everyone feels supported, heard, and valued:
- Unique and Individual: Each team member is seen as distinctive and respected for their background.
- Kindness and Compassion: Treating others with care and empathy in everything we do.
- Honesty, Integrity and Fairness: Acting with ethical vigilance in all decisions.
- Loyalty, Respect and Dignity: Fostering an environment where every colleague is treated as part of a trusted family.
Reasonable Adjustments
We commit to embracing diversity and inclusion, ensuring every applicant is comfortably represented. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are dedicated to:
- Discussing flexible working arrangements to meet your needs.
- Providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment, if requested.
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