Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Scrub Theatre Practitioner - TheatresLondon, The Portland HospitalPermanent, Full time, 37.5 hours per weekEarly and late shifts, Monday to Sunday, with one in four Saturdays and Sunday overtimeSalary: Competitive with shift allowances We're looking for a Scrub Theatre Practitioner to join our Theatres team at The Portland Hospital. As the UK's only private hospital dedicated exclusively to women and children, and the largest private children's hospital in the country, it offers a distinctive clinical environment where no two days feel the same. From routine ENT surgery to cardiac and spinal procedures, and through to our fully private maternity service supporting over 1,600 births each year, colleagues experience a level of variety and exposure that is rare in a private setting. As a Scrub Theatre Practitioner in our theatres, you'll be part of a compassionate and highly skilled team that works closely with leading consultants and specialists from major teaching hospitals. You'll rotate across our state-of-the-art elective theatres and hybrid theatre, gaining valuable experience in acute and specialist procedures. This is a role that gives you breadth and depth, whether you're supporting paediatric cases, obstetrics, gynaecology or expanding your expertise into new areas. It's a fast-paced, technology-rich environment where your skills will grow, your confidence will build and your contribution will be truly valued. 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:

• Deliver scrub support across a broad range of surgical specialities
• Provide skilled assistance to consultants during procedures
• Prepare, check and manage specialist instruments and equipment
• Maintain a safe, organised and calm operating environment
• Contribute to high standards of clinical care across women's and children's services

What you'll bring:

• Current HCPC or NMC registration
• Post-graduate experience working within theatres
• Strong scrub skills across a range of surgical specialities
• Commitment to safe, high-quality patient care
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, multi-speciality environment

Why HCA UK?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 Scrub Theatre Practitioner in Theatres, you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• 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
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and valuesAt 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

Reasonable adjustmentsWe believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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