Senior Theatre Practitioner

Location: Crowborough, East Sussex
Employment Type: Full-time

A leading private healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Senior Theatre Practitioner to join their established theatre team in Crowborough.

Working closely with the Theatre Manager, Clinical Leads and a multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver high standards of patient care while supporting the safe, efficient and effective running of the theatre department.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of the theatre department, including workload, staffing and resources.
• Provide senior clinical leadership and take responsibility for the department in the absence of the Theatre Manager.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care throughout the perioperative journey.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior staff, contributing to their ongoing development and training.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient care and service delivery.
• Lead or support the team during emergency situations and contribute to incident and complaint management.
• Promote best practice, professional standards and a positive, supportive working environment.
• Maintain professional competence, mandatory training and knowledge of current perioperative practice.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced and passionate theatre professional with strong clinical and communication skills.

You will have:

• NMC or HCPC registration with a Registered Nurse or Level 3 ODP qualification.
• Previous experience as a Theatre Practitioner, ideally within an orthopaedic theatre environment.
• Strong perioperative knowledge with experience supporting or mentoring colleagues.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• A proactive approach to professional development and evidence-based practice.
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with length of service.
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) for staff working over 30 hours per week.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Pension: 3% employee and 6% employer contribution, with salary sacrifice available and employer National Insurance savings paid back into the pension.
• Pension adviser available on site.
• Free onsite parking and lunch.
• Free onsite gym.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Family-friendly carers policy.
• Menopause support and women's health services available onsite.
• Free eye tests.
• Long-service awards.
• Annual guaranteed salary uplift and benchmarking each July.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern healthcare environment with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while contributing to high standards of clinical care and patient experience.

If you are an experienced Theatre Practitioner looking for your next senior opportunity, we would love to hear from you.