Orthopaedic Scrub Theatre Team Leader

  • Ramsay Health Care
  • Colchester, Essex
  • Apr 07, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Job Description

Orthopaedic Scrub Theatre Team Leader

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

We are currently expanding our theatre department and have exciting opportunities for Orthopaedic Lead Nurse/ODP to join and be part of our exciting journey of growth. Oaks Hospital has recently expanded and there are plans to develop services further.

Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Oaks Hospital is a 58 bed facility including 18 ambulatory bays, 4 laminar flow Theatres and an Endoscopy Theatre.

The role

You will be required to perform the scrub role in Consultant led surgeries that vary in complexity and specialism and will focus on Orthopaedic Surgery.

What you will bring with you as an Scrub/ODP:

  • Current NMC/HCPC registration

  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently

  • A warm, considerate and empathetic character

  • Surgical First Assist Qualification (SFA) - Desirable but not essential

  • Minimum 2 years Ortho Scrub experience combined with people management within their role.

Why join us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people:

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

  • Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants

  • Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance

  • Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary

  • Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period

  • Employee Assistance Programme

Work-Life Balance

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days

  • Flexible shift patterns, where possible

  • Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

  • Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition

  • Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development

  • Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

  • Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts

  • Cycle2Work scheme

  • Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible

  • Free parking on site, where possible

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

We care.

It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.