Theatre Practitioner - Scrub
£35,000 per year
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Theatre Practitioner - Scrub
Manchester, The Christie Private Care
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts across four days per week, Monday to Saturday, between 7.30am and 8.00pm. 9.5-hour shifts with overtime and occasional on-call availability
Permanent
Salary up to £35,000 dependent on experience, plus four per cent shift enhancement
We're looking for a Theatre Practitioner - Scrub to join our Theatres team at The Christie Private Care, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. You'll be working in a specialist private cancer centre known for its calm, professional environment, high clinical standards and close-knit theatre teams who take real pride in the care they deliver every day.
As a Theatre Practitioner in Theatres, you'll be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team supporting a varied surgical caseload across urology, gynaecology, general surgery and plastics. Day to day, you'll play a hands-on role within the scrub team, maintaining high standards of safety, preparation and infection control while supporting consultants and colleagues throughout the patient journey. You'll also have the opportunity to circulate, contribute to stock and equipment management, and work in a setting where teamwork, respect and patient dignity are central to how care is delivered.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you'll do:
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Theatre Practitioner in Theatres you'll be eligible for:
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Manchester, The Christie Private Care
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts across four days per week, Monday to Saturday, between 7.30am and 8.00pm. 9.5-hour shifts with overtime and occasional on-call availability
Permanent
Salary up to £35,000 dependent on experience, plus four per cent shift enhancement
We're looking for a Theatre Practitioner - Scrub to join our Theatres team at The Christie Private Care, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. You'll be working in a specialist private cancer centre known for its calm, professional environment, high clinical standards and close-knit theatre teams who take real pride in the care they deliver every day.
As a Theatre Practitioner in Theatres, you'll be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team supporting a varied surgical caseload across urology, gynaecology, general surgery and plastics. Day to day, you'll play a hands-on role within the scrub team, maintaining high standards of safety, preparation and infection control while supporting consultants and colleagues throughout the patient journey. You'll also have the opportunity to circulate, contribute to stock and equipment management, and work in a setting where teamwork, respect and patient dignity are central to how care is delivered.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you'll do:
- Scrub regularly across a range of specialisms including urology, gynaecology, general surgery and plastics
- Act as a circulating practitioner when required, supporting the wider theatre team
- Maintain theatre cleanliness, equipment readiness and stock control
- Support patient preparation, transfer and positioning under the supervision of trained colleagues
- Contribute to a safe, efficient and well-organised theatre environment
- NMC or HCPC registration
- Proven scrub experience within a UK theatre setting
- Confidence using clinical IT systems and basic computer applications
- A collaborative, team-focused approach to care
- Experience in anaesthetics or recovery as a second skill
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Theatre Practitioner in Theatres you'll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
- Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Salary range
- £35,000 per year
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