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NHS Jobs; West End; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Surgical First Assistant course

No night shifts

Private medical cover after probation

Matched pension contributions up to 10

Life cover worth four times yoursalary

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant

Staff recognition programmes

Job summary

The London Clinic is seeking a Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our Main Theatres team at 20 Devonshire Place, London. You will prepare instruments, scrub in, assist during procedures and help maintain a safe, sterile environment.

We value registered nurses or ODPs with scrub experience across surgical specialties, strong teamwork and a calm, organised approach. The role offers a 37.5-hour week on a Monday to Saturday rota with no night shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current registration.
• Scrub experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Strong knowledge of patient safety and infection prevention.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A calm, organised and positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, equipment and supplies for surgery.
• Scrub and assist during surgical procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and theatre team.
• Maintain a safe, sterile theatre environment.
• Complete WHO safety checks and patient records.
• Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre colleagues.
• Support students and new team members.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm demeanor

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Theatre Scrub Practitioner
Department: Main Theatres
Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW
Salary: Band 5 - Based on your experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Saturday rota covering early and late shifts - no night shifts

What you will be doing

• Preparing instruments, equipment and supplies for surgery


• Scrubbing and assisting during surgical procedures


• Anticipating the needs of the surgeon and theatre team


• Maintaining a safe and sterile theatre environment


• Completing WHO safety checks and patient records


• Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre colleagues


• Supporting students and new members of the team

What we are looking for

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner


• Valid NMC or HCPC registration


• Previous scrub experience within an acute hospital


• Varied scrub experience across a range of surgical specialties


• Good knowledge of patient safety and infection prevention


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• A calm, organised and positive approach

Why choose The London Clinic?

At The London Clinic, you will be known as a person, not simply as an employee. You will join a close and experienced team where colleagues share their knowledge, support one another and recognise the contribution each person makes. We want you to build a long-term career with us. You will have opportunities to learn from experienced theatre professionals, develop in new areas and take on greater responsibility as your confidence grows. We also offer Surgical First Assistant courses to support your clinical development and career progression. You will work in an environment that combines personal care with modern technology and innovative surgical practice. Our theatre teams recently took part in a landmark robot assisted telesurgery procedure, with surgeons in London operating on a patient in Gibraltar. As the UK\'s largest independent charitable hospital, our purpose is different. We reinvest our success into our people, services and technology, helping us provide better care and create more opportunities for our colleagues. We care for more than 120,000 patients each year and bring together more than 1,300 colleagues and over 700 consultants. We are also proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the top 10 of the Financial Times UK Best Employers Survey 2026.

A word from our team

\"Being a Scrub Practitioner is about much more than passing instruments during surgery. It is about creating a safe, organised and controlled environment where the surgical team can focus entirely on the patient. One of the things that has stood out most to me since joining The London Clinic is the strength of the team. There is a real sense of teamwork and trust. Feeling recognised for the work I do has helped me grow in confidence and continue developing my skills.\" – Oreene, Senior Scrub Practitioner

What's in it for you

• Surgical First Assistant course opportunities


• No night shifts


• Private medical cover after probation


• Matched pension contributions of up to 10%


• Life cover worth four times your salary


• Blue Light Card discounts


• Employee assistance programme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Electric car scheme


• Subsidised staff restaurant


• Staff recognition programmes

How to find us

Our main hospital is based at: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW. Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of: Oxford Circus, Bond Street, Baker Street, Great Portland Street.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, then please contact a member of our recruitment team.