Spire Dunedin Hospital
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Spire Dunedin Hospital, Reading | Perioperative Practitioner | Scrub Practitioner (Nurse / ODP) | Theatre Full Time | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract | Theatre
Are you an experienced Theatre Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner looking to develop your skills within a busy and varied theatre environment?
Spire Dunedin Hospital is seeking an experienced Scrub Practitioner to join our Theatre team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy and supportive theatre environment, supporting a varied caseload across Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology and General Surgery.
We're particularly keen to hear from Theatre Nurses and ODPs with Major Orthopaedic and/or Ophthalmic scrub experience who are looking to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
As a Scrub Practitioner, you'll work alongside experienced Consultants and theatre colleagues, supporting a varied surgical caseload while delivering outstanding patient care and developing your expertise across multiple specialities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scrub for Consultant-led surgical procedures across a variety of specialities.
Deliver safe, effective perioperative patient care.
Assess patients' health and wellbeing throughout their surgical pathway.
Develop and implement patient-centred care plans.
Promote best practice, patient safety and clinical quality standards.
Support infection prevention and health and safety procedures.
Work collaboratively with Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives.
Who We're Looking For
Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
Current NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions on practice.
Minimum of two years' scrub experience within a theatre environment.
Major Orthopaedic and/or Ophthalmic scrub experience is highly desirable.
Confident scrubbing across multiple surgical specialities.
Anaesthetics and Recovery experience would be advantageous.
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Flexible, adaptable and committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full Time | Monday – Saturday | Various shift patterns | Flexibility is required
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance, including:
35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Access to private healthcare and health insurance options, providing reassurance and faster access to care when you need it.
Gym and wellbeing benefits, supporting your physical and mental wellbeing.
Free on-site parking, making your commute easier and more convenient.
The opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team where you'll feel valued and part of something meaningful.
Employer and employee contributory pension scheme, helping you plan for the future.
'Spire for You' reward platform, offering discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers.
Free Bupa wellness screening, helping you stay on top of your health.
We are committed to supporting our colleagues through work-life balance, wellbeing initiatives, ongoing development opportunities and recognition.
Contact Information
Alison Roberts
alison.roberts@spirehealthcare.com
Closing Date
We're reviewing applications as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.
For over a century, Spire Dunedin Hospital has played a part in Reading’s history as a first-class medical facility serving its community. We offer fast access to the region’s leading consultants, providing you with personalised treatments and aftercare.
Job Info
Job Identification
29463
Job Category
Patient Care
Posting Date
11/13/2026
Apply Before
11/27/2026
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NS, GB
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