Band 5 Theatre Scrub Practitioner

The London Clinic; West End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No night shifts

Private medical cover after probation

Matched pension contributions up to 10

Life cover worth four times yoursalary

Cycle to work scheme

Staff restaurant

Job summary

The London Clinic is seeking an experienced Scrub Practitioner to join our Main Theatre team in central London. You will scrub, prepare instruments and assist during complex procedures, ensuring a safe, well organised theatre environment and high standards of patient care.

You will work a 37.5-hour week with a Monday to Saturday rota, no night shifts, and have opportunities to develop across Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery and Cancer Services with support from an experienced team.

Qualifications

• You must be a registered nurse or ODP with current registration.
• Experience scrub background in acute hospital settings is essential.
• Strong patient safety and infection prevention knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for procedures, scrub and assist during surgery.
• Maintain sterile theatre environment and perform safety checks.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre staff.
• Support students and junior team members.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Infection prevention knowledge

Calm and organised

Education

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

Valid NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

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

Develop your scrub career with us

Are you an experienced Scrub Practitioner looking for greater variety, a supportive team and the opportunity to develop?

Join our Main Theatre team and work alongside leading consultants across 10 modern theatres. We provide complex surgery across Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Plastics, ENT, Ophthalmology and Cancer Services.

We are looking for someone with varied scrub experience across a range of surgical specialties. You will also have opportunities to build on your existing knowledge and continue developing your skills with the support of our experienced team.

A little about the role

You will play an important part in each patient's surgical journey.

You will prepare for procedures, support the surgical team and make sure the theatre remains safe, organised and ready. You will work closely with colleagues who value teamwork, clear communication and high standards of patient care.

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.

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:

Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of:

• Oxford Circus
• Bond Street
• Baker Street
• Great Portland Street

Ready to take the next step?

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mita Vadgama Resourcing Partner) at [e-mail]

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.