Average Theatre Practitioner salary in the UK

Senior Theatre Practitioner – AnaestheticsLondon, Private Care at Guy’sFull time, 37.5 hours per weekShifts include variable patterns Monday to Saturday, including on callPermanentSalary: Competitive plus shift enhancementWe’re looking for a Senior Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics to join our theatre team at Private Care at Guy’s, part of London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. This is a setting where advanced technology, clinical expertise and collaborative working come together every day. With four operating theatres, three Da Vinci Surgical Systems and one of the largest multi-specialty private robotic programmes in the UK, you’ll be working in an environment designed to support safe, progressive and high-quality perioperative care.Private Care at Guy’s supports a wide range of complex elective surgery, including robotics, urology and gynaecology. Alongside forty-nine patient bedrooms and four Level three ICU beds, the service delivers acute and complex care rarely found in the private sector. You’ll be surrounded by experienced colleagues who value teamwork, learning and shared responsibility, and you’ll have access to facilities and equipment that allow you to practise at the highest standard.As a Senior Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics, you’ll play a key role across the perioperative pathway, supporting patients before, during and after surgery. Your day-to-day work will include providing specialist anaesthetic support, contributing to the smooth running of theatre lists and supporting junior colleagues through mentorship and guidance. You’ll work closely with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a calm, efficient and patient-focused service, while helping to maintain high clinical standards within a bright, modern theatre environment.At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.What you’ll do:Deliver specialist anaesthetic care across all stages of the perioperative journeySupport the day-to-day coordination and safe running of theatre servicesAct as a mentor and role model to support colleagues’ learning and developmentWork in partnership with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to provide a seamless serviceContribute to maintaining high clinical standards and patient safety within theatresWhat you’ll bring:Registration as an Operating Department Practitioner or Registered NursePostgraduate experience working in UK theatresProven anaesthetics experience within an acute or surgical settingCompletion of a recognised anaesthetics courseA collaborative approach and commitment to high standards of patient careWhy HCA UK?Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Theatre Practitioner – Anaesthetics at Private Care at Guy’s you’ll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leavePrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsA private pension contribution that increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount across all facilities, including maternity packages at The PortlandA comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefitsDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.Our mission is simple. Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. This commitment extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace.#LI-JE1

Scrub Theatre Practitioner – TheatresLondon, The Portland HospitalPermanent, Full time, 37.5 hours per weekEarly and late shifts, Monday to Sunday, with one in four Saturdays and Sunday overtimeSalary: Competitive with shift allowancesWe’re looking for a Scrub Theatre Practitioner to join our Theatres team at The Portland Hospital. As the UK’s only private hospital dedicated exclusively to women and children, and the largest private children’s hospital in the country, it offers a distinctive clinical environment where no two days feel the same. From routine ENT surgery to cardiac and spinal procedures, and through to our fully private maternity service supporting over 1,600 births each year, colleagues experience a level of variety and exposure that is rare in a private setting.As a Scrub Theatre Practitioner in our theatres, you’ll be part of a compassionate and highly skilled team that works closely with leading consultants and specialists from major teaching hospitals. You’ll rotate across our state-of-the-art elective theatres and hybrid theatre, gaining valuable experience in acute and specialist procedures. This is a role that gives you breadth and depth, whether you’re supporting paediatric cases, obstetrics, gynaecology or expanding your expertise into new areas. It’s a fast-paced, technology-rich environment where your skills will grow, your confidence will build and your contribution will be truly valued.At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.What you’ll do:Deliver scrub support across a broad range of surgical specialitiesProvide skilled assistance to consultants during proceduresPrepare, check and manage specialist instruments and equipmentMaintain a safe, organised and calm operating environmentContribute to high standards of clinical care across women’s and children’s servicesWhat you’ll bring:Current HCPC or NMC registrationPost-graduate experience working within theatresStrong scrub skills across a range of surgical specialitiesCommitment to safe, high-quality patient careConfidence working in a fast-paced, multi-speciality environmentWhy HCA UK?Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Scrub Theatre Practitioner in Theatres, you’ll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.#LI-HC1

Lead Theatre Practitioner – Recovery & AnaestheticsAre you an experienced Theatre Practitioner ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role? We’re working closely with a highly respected NHS healthcare organisation to recruit an exceptional Lead Theatre Practitioner – Recovery & Anaesthetics. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic theatre team within a modern, well-established hospital renowned for delivering outstanding perioperative care.This is a full-time role (37.5 hours), offering a flexible shift pattern to support service needs while accommodating a strong work-life balance.The RoleAs the Lead Theatre Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compassionate delivery of care across the perioperative journey. Your responsibilities will include:Leading high-quality patient-centred care across Recovery & Anaesthetics, acting as a clinical expert and role model.Ensuring all patient safety processes—including WHO checklists—are completed to the highest standards.Providing day-to-day supervision, mentorship, and support to theatre practitioners, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.Overseeing competency development within the team and supporting ongoing CPD initiatives.Acting as a strong patient advocate, ensuring safety, dignity, and safeguarding standards are consistently upheld.About YouTo be successful, you will bring:NMC or HCPC registrationSignificant experience within a theatre environment, specifically Recovery & AnaestheticsDemonstrable leadership capability with the ability to inspire and develop othersStrong knowledge of patient safety, infection control, safeguarding, and clinical governanceScrub Practitioner or Surgical First Assistant qualification (for scrub leads)ENB 998/mentorship certification and a recognised anaesthetic courseIf you’re passionate about leading from the front and shaping excellence within perioperative care, we want to hear from you.Apply today or contact us for a confidential conversationIf you’re ready for your next step and want to make a real difference to patient experience, we’d love to hear from you. For further details, please reach out to Megan Hadley with a copy of your latest CV and rate expectation to the email address provided.