Theatre Team Lead - Orthopaedics

Job summary

Orthopaedic Team Leader | Operating Theatres | Bushey Hospital | North West London | Private Hospital | Full Time, no nights | Competitive salary, plus enhancements |

Spire Bushey Hospital is looking for an experienced Orthopaedic Team Leader to join our fantastic theatre department. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate, driven, and ready to lead and develop a high performing team.

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues. We can help you reach your potential with fully funded management and LEAP courses, as well as the opportunity to complete your SFA, if you havent already.

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshires leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations.

Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre. Our theatre team cover a wide variety of specialties including Ortho, Bariatric, General, Gyane, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmics, Spinal.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities

As Orthopaedic Team Leader you will be overseeing a small team of around 8 people and will be support by both a Theatre Manager and a Deputy as well as a team of other Team Leads. Working as part of this friendly and supportive team you can expect to assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures.

You will be passionate about service improvement, and driven to succeed within your career by completing your SFA course, if you dont already hold this. We encourage and reinforce your interest in development and progression and offer fully funded courses whilst being fully supported by your Theatre Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Management Team.

• Support the Theatre Manger to lead, teach, counsel and appraise staff to ensure development needs are identified and met. Implement personal development plans to meet ongoing development needs
• Supervise and educate junior staff, RGN's, ODP's and carry out clinical supervision
• Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering excellence in clinical care
• Prepare the operating theatre room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum
• Be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care on every shift

About us

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire's leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations. Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre. Our theatre team cover a wide variety of specialties including Ortho, Bariatric, General, Gyane, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmics, Spinal.

Details

• Date posted: 22 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 25897
• Job locations: eathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD, Bushey, WD23 1RD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision
• Previous leadership experience would be an advantage, however we offer award winning training and CPD
• HCPC or NMC registration
• At least 2 years ortho scrub experience
• You must be passionate and driven and be able to demonstrate your dynamic thinking
• Completed SFA training would be an advantage, however willingness to undertake within first 3 years with Spire will be considered

Working Hours: Full Time, Monday - Saturday, no nights. Shifts between 7.30am 8pm.

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please email lukala.weber@spirehealthcare.com

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