Theatre Team Lead – Orthopaedics Practice Educator

About the role

Join Woodland Hospital as a Theatre Team Lead – Orthopaedics Practice Educator and play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality surgical care. You will mentor and develop the orthopaedic scrub team, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to orthopaedic surgical patients.
• Lead, support and act as a role model for the orthopaedic scrub team.
• Provide mentorship, coaching and educational support to staff at all levels.
• Promote a safe, supportive learning environment aligned with Speaking Up for Safety principles.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and continuous innovation.
• Work across a varied orthopaedic case mix, including arthroscopy, joint replacements and spinal surgery.

Required profile

• Current registration with the HCPC or NMC (UK) and ongoing CDP.
• Extensive experience as an orthopaedic scrub practitioner in a hospital setting.
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical standards in a surgical environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong customer‑care orientation and ability to work flexibly, including extra hours when needed.

Required skills

• Computer literacy

What we offer

• Competitive benefits designed to support wellbeing, work‑life balance and career development.
• Opportunity to work in a state‑of‑the‑art private hospital with four laminar‑flow theatres.
• Supportive team environment within Ramsay Health Care UK.