Lead Theatre Practitioner | Permanent | £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Bonus | Cambridgeshire

Castlefield is proud to be working exclusively with Welbeck Health Partners, one of the UK’s most progressive private hospital groups, on the next phase of their growth plans.

Welbeck Health Partners is redefining private healthcare in the UK through consultant‑led, day‑case specialist centres designed around exceptional patient experience. With leading consultants across multiple specialist services, Welbeck delivers world‑class diagnostics, minimally invasive treatments, and seamless care pathways.

The Role:

We are looking to source a qualified Lead Theatre Practitioner for their brand-new hospital site in Cambridge.

The hospital will provide a range of surgical procedures from their three brand new Theatre Suites. The post holder will deliver high‑level clinical practice while leading, mentoring, and developing the surgical scrub team, supporting the Theatre Manager in day‑to‑day operational oversight. They will act as an effective autonomous decision‑maker, managing complex theatre flow, responding to clinical incidents and staffing pressures.

Duties will include:

• Provide expert scrub support across all surgical specialities, acting as lead practitioner and ensuring safe, efficient intraoperative practice
• Coordinate specialist equipment, instruments, implants, and consumables for planned procedures; liaise with surgeons and suppliers to maintain readiness and quality
• Uphold aseptic standards, complete all surgical safety checks, and ensure accurate intraoperative documentation and safe handover to recovery
• Lead, supervise, and develop the scrub team; support rostering, induction, competency development, and deputise for the Theatre Manager when required
• Oversee equipment maintenance, stock control, and planned preventative servicing; ensure economical, safe use of resources
• Contribute to governance, audit completion, incident review, and continuous quality improvement within the theatre service

The Person:

The successful Lead Theatre Practitioner:

• NMC‑registered Nurse or HCPC‑registered ODP with a Diploma/BSc in Adult Nursing or Operating Department Practice
• Significant post‑registration scrub experience across multiple surgical specialities, with demonstrable competence in nominated specialisms
• Evidence strong clinical leadership capability, with experience supervising, mentoring, and developing junior theatre staff
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of surgical anatomy, instrumentation, aseptic technique, and WHO Surgical Safety Checklist standards
• Have a proven ability to manage complex theatre flow, make autonomous decisions, and respond confidently to clinical incidents and unexpected events

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Professional registration covered
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car salary sacrifice (post probation)
• Store discounts/savings
• Corporate Eyecare
• Progression and CPD

How to Apply:

All interest, queries or applications for the Lead Theatre Practitioner at Welbeck Cambridge, will be handled exclusively via Castlefield. To apply for this role, please submit your CV via the apply button. For more information or to speak to the Project Lead Stephen Warne, use the below contact information:

M: 07570 721 519 | T: 0161 938 7234

stephen.warne@castlefieldrecruitment.com

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