Orthopaedic Team Leader - Theatres

Orthopaedic Team Lead - Theatres | Spire Bristol Hospital | Permanent | Full Time | Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced and motivated Orthopaedic Practitioner with leadership experience? Spire Bristol Hospital is seeking a dynamic Orthopaedic Team Lead to join our high-performing theatre department. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team within one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, renowned for clinical excellence and patient care.

Why Join Us?

At Spire Bristol, you'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional development. We offer a structured career pathway, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a modern theatre environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

As Orthopaedic Team Lead, you will:

Provide expert clinical leadership and mentorship to a team of Scrub Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants.
Oversee the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality perioperative care across a range of elective orthopaedic procedures.
Collaborate with the Theatre Manager and Deputy Manager to support staff development, appraisals, and training plans.
Act as a professional clinical role model at all times, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
Coordinate surgical lists, ensuring all equipment, implants, and resources are available and managed efficiently.
Work with consultants and company representatives to support surgical teams, optimising patient safety and their outcomes.
Work with the Theatre Management Team and consultants to seek opportunities to develop and incorporate new technologies and techniques.

Who We're Looking For

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with no restrictions to practice.
Minimum 3 years Orthopaedic scrub experience, with theatre leadership or senior practitioner experience.
Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
Strong clinical decision-making and case management skills.
Knowledge of theatre budgeting and resource planning (desirable).

Working Hours:

Full Time, Monday to Saturday, mixed shifts, earlies and lates, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:
Permanent

Benefits

Competitive salary and enhancements
35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Private medical insurance and life assurance
Contributory pension scheme with flexible retirement options
Free Bupa wellness screening
Access to 'Spire for You' - exclusive discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers
Ongoing training and development opportunities

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Please note:

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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

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.

About The Team

Spire Bristol Hospital is the largest private hospital in the South West, offering fast access to a broad range of treatments and services including complex surgery and a Children and Young People's Service. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we're committed to looking after you and your health