Perioperative Practitioner

Job summary

Spire Regency are now recruiting an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner to join our warm and friendly team

Main duties of the job

Assist in scrubbing for Consultant led surgeries that vary in complexity and specialism, such as orthopaedics

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Details

• Date posted: 24 March 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 26119
• Job locations: West St, Macclesfield SK11 8DW, Macclesfield, SK11 8DW

Job responsibilities

Theatre Practitioner Orthopaedics | Spire Regency - Macclesfield | Competitive Salary | Permanent | Full & Part-Time Hours Available

Up to £2,000 Joining Bonus | SFA Training & Excellent Development Opportunities

Be part of a high-performing orthopaedic team at Spire Regency Hospital

Spire Regency Hospital is excited to recruit an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner to join our warm, welcoming, and highly skilled theatre team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with major orthopaedic experience who is looking to work in a modern, forward-thinking private hospital offering up to £2,000 joining bonus and full support with Surgical First Assistant (SFA) training to help you take your career to the next level

The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, South Cheshire, opened in 1991 and has since undergone extensive site modernisation, creating an excellent environment for both our patients and our teams.

We provide fast access to specialist consultations across a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. Our theatres deliver a strong elective caseload, including orthopaedics, cosmetic, and general surgery, all led by expert and compassionate clinical teams.

Our vision is to be recognised as a world-class healthcare business, bringing together the very best people who are dedicated to developing outstanding clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

Conveniently located just off the A537, we are the hospital of choice for patients across Cheshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Greater Manchester.

Your role

As an Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner, you will:

• Scrub for consultant-led orthopaedic surgeries, supporting procedures of varying complexity
• Assess patients health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload
• Develop and deliver personalised care plans, considering perioperative risks and patient safety
• Work collaboratively within a high-performing multidisciplinary theatre team, maintaining Spires exceptional standards of care

Who were looking for

• HCPC registered ODP or NMC registered Nurse
• Essential: Significant major Orthopaedic Scrub experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confident working across a multidisciplinary team
• Motivation to develop further SFA training fully supported

What we offer

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive rewards package, including:

• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Employer & employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Private medical insurance
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Life assurance
• Spire for You reward platform discounts & cashback from 1,000+ retailers
• Inspire People colleague recognition awards
• Spire Share Save scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Uniform and clogs provided

We are deeply committed to our people and support employee wellbeing through worklife balance, ongoing development, recognition, and reward.

Spire Healthcare is the UKs leading independent hospital group, operating 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales, and Scotland.

For us, its about more than treating patients, its about looking after people.

For further information or an informal, confidential conversation about this role or career opportunities with Spire, please contact Sarah Whittaker Sarah.whittaker@spirehealthcare.com or 07525 887 973

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.