Join our team at the newly opened Circle Cheshire Clinic. This cutting-edge facility aims to provide top-notch healthcare to the local community. We are looking for passionate and skilled professionals to fill various roles. If you are eager to advance your career and make a meaningful impact, apply now to be part of our dedicated team at Circle Cheshire Clinic. Join us and resist the ordinary.

Circle Cheshire Clinic in Northwich is part of Circle Health Group, Britain’s leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.

This is a full- time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment for ophthalmic, plastics, pain management and minor general surgery procedures, following manufacturers’ guidance and clinical protocols.

• Provide skilled scrub support to consultants, anticipating needs and maintaining high standards of aseptic practice throughout day case procedures.

• Take a senior role in preparing theatres, coordinating high‑turnover surgical lists and ensuring all equipment, staff and resources are in place.

• Support the Theatre Manager with team briefings, scheduling, stock control and ensuring safe patient flow through the theatre suite.

• Oversee the safe admission and discharge of patients, ensuring documentation, consent, observations and discharge criteria are completed accurately.

• Coordinate patient movement through the clinic, working closely with reception, pre‑assessment, theatre and recovery teams to maintain efficient flow.

• Supervise junior theatre practitioners and healthcare assistants, providing clinical guidance and oversight during shifts.

• Identify and escalate clinical or operational risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.

• Liaise closely with consultants, recovery staff and ward teams to ensure continuity of care and an excellent patient experience.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).

• Significant experience in the perioperative setting, ideally within day case surgery or one of our key specialties (ophthalmics, plastics, pain or minor general surgery).

• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of procedures suitable for local anaesthetic and minimally invasive pathways.

• Excellent leadership, communication and decision‑making skills.

• Strong understanding of clinical governance, infection control and safety practices in theatre.

• Previous experience in a senior or team‑lead role within theatres or day surgery.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service

• Private Pension Scheme

• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions

• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

• Non-contributory life insurance

• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits

• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing

• Employee recognition programmes

• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy