Perioperative Practitioner


Profession
Nurse practitioner
Deadline
07 Sep 2026
Posted Date
06 Aug 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

11 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or NMC Registered Nurse with no restrictions.

  • Qualifications

    Minimum of 2 years' scrub experience.

  • Qualifications

    Experience in one or more of the following specialties: General Surgery, ENT, Gynaecology, Urology or Plastics.

  • Qualifications

    Excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • Qualifications

    A flexible, positive and patient-focused approach.

  • Qualifications

    Surgical First Assist (SFA) qualification desirable.

  • Qualifications

    Working Hours

  • Qualifications

    Full-time

  • Qualifications

    37.5 hours per week

  • Qualifications

    Monday to Friday - Department is run 7:30am - 8pm

  • Qualifications

    Rotational weekend commitment

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Perioperative Practitioner - Scrub

Cambridge | Full Time | 37.5 Hours | Monday to Friday with Rotational Weekends | Market Leading Salary

Working within a modern theatre environment, you will support a varied caseload across:

  • General Surgery
  • ENT
  • Gynaecology
  • Urology
  • Plastic Surgery

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital is a leading private hospital providing exceptional healthcare services across Cambridgeshire and East Anglia. With state-of-the-art facilities, advanced surgical technology, and a commitment to outstanding patient care, we offer a modern and supportive environment for both patients and colleagues.

Our facilities include 44 private en-suite patient rooms, a dedicated day-case unit, six operating theatres, a purpose-built endoscopy suite, on-site pharmacy services, and a dedicated physiotherapy centre. We are also proud to offer cutting-edge robotic-assisted surgery and joint replacement technology, helping to deliver the very best outcomes for our patients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner looking to develop their experience within a supportive team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver exemplary planned care for patients throughout the perioperative pathway.
  • Provide skilled scrub support for a range of surgical procedures.
  • Assist in the management and organisation of care within the theatre team.
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
  • Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure outstanding clinical outcomes.
  • Maintain the highest standards of patient safety, care and clinical practice.

Who We're Looking For

  • HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or NMC Registered Nurse with no restrictions.
  • Minimum of 2 years' scrub experience.
  • Experience in one or more of the following specialties: General Surgery, ENT, Gynaecology, Urology or Plastics.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • A flexible, positive and patient-focused approach.
  • Surgical First Assist (SFA) qualification desirable.

Working Hours

  • Full-time
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday - Department is run 7:30am - 8pm
  • Rotational weekend commitment

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive rewards package, including:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension scheme with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for You' reward platform offering discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
  • Free Bupa health and wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

At Spire Healthcare, we are committed to supporting our colleagues through a positive work-life balance, continued professional development, and a culture that recognises and rewards excellence.

About Spire Healthcare

Spire Healthcare is one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, operating 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. We provide diagnostics, inpatient, day-case and outpatient care, alongside private GP services and workplace health solutions for over 800 corporate clients.

For us, it's more than just treating patients. It's about looking after people.

Closing Date

To help streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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