Perioperative Practitioner - ScrubGP Practice
Job summary
Spire Manchester Hospital is looking for enthusiastic and experienced Theatre Practitioners to join our expanding theatre team. We have opportunities available for practitioners with experience across General Surgery and/or Orthopaedic Scrub, supporting a varied and dynamic caseload within our state-of-the-art hospital.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality scrub support across a range of surgical procedures.
Support General Surgery and Orthopaedic lists, including major joint replacements where appropriate.
Assist in assessing, planning and delivering individualised patient care.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.
Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection prevention and clinical governance.
Contribute to service improvements and the ongoing development of theatre practices.
About us
Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently consists of over 800 colleagues, and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
28991
Job locations
170 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2AF
Manchester
M20 2AF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perioperative Practitioner - Scrub General/Orthopaedics | Theatres | Manchester |37.5 hours a week | Permanent | Outstanding CQC rating
Spire
Manchester Hospital is looking for enthusiastic and experienced Theatre Practitioners to join our expanding theatre team.
We have opportunities available for practitioners with experience across General Surgery and/or Orthopaedic Scrub, supporting a varied and dynamic caseload within our state-of-the-art hospital.
As part of our highly skilled theatre team, you will work alongside experienced consultants delivering exceptional patient care across a range of specialties. Whether your background is primarily in Orthopaedics, General Surgery, or a combination of both, we'd love to hear from you.
Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently consists of over 800 colleagues, and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.
Duties and responsibilities
Provide high-quality scrub support across a range of surgical procedures.
Support General Surgery and Orthopaedic lists, including major joint replacements where appropriate.
Assist in assessing, planning and delivering individualised patient care.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.
Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection prevention and clinical governance.
Contribute to service improvements and the ongoing development of theatre practices.
Who we're looking for:
Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
Previous Scrub experience within a theatre environment.
Experience in General Surgery and/or Orthopaedics.
Experience supporting elective surgical procedures.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A positive, patient-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
Benefits
We offer employees 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
Free parking
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue.
From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatients, day cases and outpatient care.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker at
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
Experience
Essential
Previous Scrub experience within a theatre environment.
Experience in General Surgery and/or Orthopaedics.
Experience supporting elective surgical procedures.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A positive, patient-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
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Employer details
Employer name
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address
170 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2AF
Manchester
M20 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address
170 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2AF
Manchester
M20 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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