Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in United Arab Emirates

Band 7 Theatre Sister / Charge Nurse (Scrub) – General and Vascular Department, Main Theatres, The London Clinic. Permanent contract.

37.5 hours per week – Early & Late shifts, Monday to Sunday, plus on‑call participation.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, renowned for delivering outstanding clinical outcomes and personalised patient care. We operate ten fully equipped operating theatres that support a wide range of complex procedures, including General, Vascular, Robotics, Orthopaedics, Neuro‑Spinal, Thoracic and ENT.

• Lead the daily coordination of theatre activities for general and vascular lists, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Scrub for a range of complex surgical procedures, maintaining high clinical standards.
• Support consultant surgeons and theatre teams in delivering efficient, evidence‑based practice.
• Ensure all equipment, consumables and instruments are prepared and used safely.
• Promote infection prevention, safety compliance and adherence to AFPP and CQC standards.

• Provide visible leadership and act as a clinical role model for the theatre team.
• Line‑manage, mentor and appraise staff, supporting training and professional development.
• Manage staffing levels and skill mix to ensure effective team performance.
• Contribute to recruitment, induction and ongoing staff engagement initiatives.

• Lead audits and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support investigations, incident reviews and implementation of action plans.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and compliance with all clinical policies and standards.

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with significant scrub experience in General and/or Vascular Surgery.
• Experienced in leading a theatre team within a complex surgical environment.
• Strong communicator, able to influence, motivate and support others.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management and quality improvement processes.

• Advanced Scrub Practitioner qualification and/or SFA.
• Experience in robotic or minimally invasive surgery.

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development with clear pathways and access to further education.

Applications will close once sufficient interest is received.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from under‑represented groups. If you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

This vacancy is managed by The London Clinic’s internal recruitment team. Agencies are kindly asked not to contact us. Unsolicited CVs will be treated as our property and no fees will be paid. 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 will be undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations. Successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For further information about our safer recruitment policy, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous convictions.