Senior Theatre Practitioner
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is delighted to partner with Nuffield Health to recruit a dedicated Senior Theatre Practitioner (Scrub - SFA) to join their perioperative team in Colchester, UK. As the UK's largest healthcare charity, Nuffield Health is committed to delivering the highest standards of surgical care, safety, and governance across Colchester, UK.
In this full-time senior clinical role based in Colchester, UK, you will work 37.5 hours per week leading scrub services, taking charge of operating theatres, and coordinating multidisciplinary team workflows. You will champion patient safety, ensure strict adherence to Quality Governance and regulatory standards (CQC/HIW/HIS), mentor junior practitioners, and deliver compassionate, evidence-based perioperative care in Colchester, UK.
Key Responsibilities
Take charge of operating theatres, coordinate daily surgical schedules, and lead/mentor junior practitioners in Colchester, UK.
Promote patient safety and quality governance in full compliance with Nuffield Health policies and national standards (CQC) in Colchester, UK.
Provide high-quality scrub and Surgical First Assistant (SFA) care, building strong collaborative relationships with consultants and clinicians in Colchester, UK.
Requirements
Active registration with the HCPC (Operating Department Practitioner) or NMC (Registered Nurse) in Colchester, UK.
Extensive post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a theatre environment, preferably with SFA qualification or experience in Colchester, UK.
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills with a focus on clinical governance and patient safety in Colchester, UK.
Benefits
Competitive pay rate equivalent up to £23.00 per hour depending on experience for 37.5 hours per week in Colchester, UK.
Complimentary full membership across Nuffield Health fitness and wellbeing facilities in Colchester, UK.
Access to private health assessments, retail discounts, lifestyle rewards, continuous professional development, and company pension options in Colchester, UK.