Orthopaedic Team Leader - Theatres

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

Are you an experienced and motivated Orthopaedic Practitioner ready to take the next step in your career? 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, RGNs, and ODPs.
• 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.
• Liaise with consultants and company representatives to support surgical teams and optimise patient outcomes.

Who we're looking for:

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with no restrictions to practice.
• Minimum 3 years' scrub experience, in a theatre leadership or senior practitioner role.
• Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Strong clinical decision-making and case management skills.
• Knowledge of theatre budgeting and resource planning (desirable).
• ALS and Airway Maintenance certifications (desirable - training available).

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.

Ready to take the lead?
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Alison Roberts at

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.