Theatre Team Lead

Orthopaedic Scrub Team Leader | Operating Theatres | Spire Norwich Hospital | Full Time | No Nights | Competitive Salary & Benefits
Are you an experienced Theatre Practitioner or ODP with Orthopaedic Scrub experience looking to take the next step in your leadership career?
Spire Norwich Hospital is seeking a motivated and passionate Orthopaedic Theatre Team Leader to join our high-performing theatre department.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead within a supportive and collaborative theatre environment, working alongside experienced Theatre Managers, Deputy Theatre Managers, and fellow Team Leaders while continuing to develop your own leadership skills.
With no night shifts, a varied elective orthopaedic caseload, and access to award-winning training and development, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career within one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers.
Why Join Spire Norwich? Spire Norwich Hospital combines modern facilities with exceptional patient care. Our hospital features:
- 49 private en-suite patient rooms
- Four operating theatres
- Two specialist laminar flow theatres supporting orthopaedic surgery
- Comprehensive diagnostic imaging services including MRI, CT, X-ray, and Ultrasound
- On-site Pharmacy services
- Dedicated Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation teams
As Orthopaedic Theatre Team Leader, you'll play a key role in maintaining our high clinical standards while supporting and developing a talented multidisciplinary team.



Duties and responsibilities
As a Theatre Team Leader, you will support the Theatre Manager in leading the day-to-day running of the department while remaining clinically active within the theatre environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting a team of Theatre Practitioners, ODPs, and Registered Nurses.
- Promoting a positive, high-performing, and patient-focused culture within the department.
- Supporting recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and development of theatre colleagues.
- Identifying training needs and implementing development plans.
- Acting as a clinical role model through the delivery of outstanding patient care.
- Supporting and mentoring junior staff and students.
- Preparing theatres, instrumentation, equipment, and consumables for orthopaedic procedures.
- Ensuring the safe and efficient utilisation of resources while minimising waste.
- Assessing patients throughout the perioperative pathway.
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans.
- Managing a complex and changing clinical workload while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
- Contributing to service improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of the theatre department.

Who We're Looking For We are looking for an enthusiastic and clinically credible leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and supporting team development.
Essential - Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
- Current NMC or HCPC registration.
- Minimum 2 years' Orthopaedic Scrub experience.
- Strong clinical knowledge within perioperative practice.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
- Passion for developing colleagues and driving clinical excellence.
Desirable - Previous leadership, team leader, or mentoring experience.
- Surgical First Assistant (SFA) qualification.
- Experience supporting service improvement initiatives and practice development.
We welcome applications from experienced Senior Scrub Practitioners who are ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

Working Hours Full Time | Permanent
Monday to Saturday service
Shift patterns include:
- 7:30am - 6:00pm
- 12:30pm - 9:00pm
- 7:30am - 9:00pm

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
About Spire Healthcare Spire Healthcare is one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, operating 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland.
Our people are our difference. Their expertise, compassion, and commitment to excellence enable us to deliver outstanding care to every patient, every day.
For us, it's more than just treating patients - it's about looking after people. Apply today and take the next step in your theatre leadership career with Spire Norwich Hospital.

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.