Theatre Team Lead - Orthopaedics (practice Educator) in Kettering, Northamptonshire

Job Title: Theatre Team Lead – Orthopaedics (Practice Educator)
Specialism: Theatre Nursing / Operating Department Practice
Location: Kettering, UK
Salary: £49,000 per annum

Theatre Team Lead – Orthopaedics (Practice Educator) within a leading private hospital in Kettering, earning £49,000 per annum. This exciting full-time permanent opportunity offers the chance to combine clinical expertise with education and leadership responsibilities, helping to shape and develop a high-performing Orthopaedic Theatre Team. Working within a supportive and modern healthcare environment, you will play a key role in promoting best practice, supporting staff development, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Theatre Practitioner who is passionate about mentorship, education, and driving excellence in orthopaedic care.

Perks and benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays: Enjoy generous annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days to suit your lifestyle.

• Private Medical Cover: Access private healthcare, with options to extend cover to your partner and dependants.

• Life Assurance: Benefit from life assurance cover of three times your base salary.

• Private Pension Scheme: Secure your future with matched pension contributions of up to 5% following the qualifying period.

• Dental Benefits: Access discounted Bupa Dental Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Programme: Receive support for your wellbeing whenever you need it.

• Retail and Lifestyle Discounts: Enjoy savings through a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

• Free On-Site Parking: Take advantage of free parking where available.

• Cycle2Work Scheme: Promote healthy travel and save on cycling expenses.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities within a supportive organisation.

What you will do:

• Deliver outstanding standards of clinical care to surgical patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures.

• Lead, support, and develop the Orthopaedic Scrub Team, promoting excellence in clinical practice.

• Provide mentorship, coaching, supervision, and educational support to team members at all levels.

• Create and maintain a positive, supportive, and effective learning environment for staff development.

• Support induction programmes, competency assessments, and continuous professional development activities.

• Act as a role model for best practice, clinical governance, and patient-centred care.

• Drive service development initiatives and contribute to quality improvement projects.

• Participate in a varied orthopaedic caseload, ensuring safe and efficient patient care throughout the perioperative pathway.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve excellent clinical outcomes and patient experiences.

• Ensure compliance with professional standards, clinical guidelines, organisational policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor and support clinical practice standards across the theatre department.

• Contribute to workforce development planning and succession planning initiatives.

Person Specification:

• Current NMC or HCPC registration.

• Medical and/or surgical experience within a hospital environment.

• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Strong understanding of clinical standards and governance within a surgical setting.

• Ability to work across multiple clinical departments as required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and team-working abilities.

• Good computer literacy and administrative skills.

• Flexible approach to working patterns and service requirements.

Why Kettering

Kettering offers an excellent blend of market-town charm, green open spaces, and modern amenities. Located in the heart of Northamptonshire, it benefits from excellent transport links, a welcoming community, and easy access to both countryside and major cities. With beautiful parks, local attractions, and a growing healthcare sector, Kettering provides an outstanding environment in which to live, work, and develop your career.

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Take the next step in your theatre career and join a leading Orthopaedic Theatre Team in Kettering with Sanctuary Personnel.