Band 5 Theatre Scrub Practitioner

The London Clinic; West End; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Private medical cover

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Blue light card

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant

Recognition programmes

Job summary

The London Clinic is seeking an experienced Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our Main Theatre team in central London. You will scrub for a range of surgical specialties, prepare instruments, assist during procedures and maintain a safe, sterile theatre environment.

You will work across Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Plastics, ENT, Ophthalmology and Cancer Services, with development support to broaden your scrub skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with valid NMC or HCPC registration.
• Previous scrub experience in an acute hospital or theatre environment.
• Experience in at least one surgical specialty.
• Good knowledge of perioperative care and infection prevention.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A calm, organised and proactive approach.
• An interest in learning and developing across different specialties.

Responsibilities

• Preparing surgical instruments, equipment and consumables.
• Scrubbing and assisting across a range of surgical specialties.
• Maintaining a safe and sterile theatre environment.
• Anticipating the needs of surgeons during procedures.
• Completing WHO safety checks and patient documentation.
• Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, recovery practitioners and theatre colleagues.
• Supporting students, newly qualified colleagues and new starters.
• Contributing to improvements in patient care and theatre services.

Skills

Scrub experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NMC registration

HCPC registration

Job description

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Monday to Saturday rota covering early and late shifts - no night shifts

Are you an experienced Scrub Practitioner looking for a varied role across a range of surgical specialties?

You will join our friendly and experienced Main Theatre team, working alongside leading consultants and skilled theatre colleagues. Our 10 theatres deliver complex surgery across Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Plastics, ENT, Ophthalmology and Cancer Services.

You do not need experience in every specialty. If you have strong scrub experience in one area and would like to broaden your skills, our team will support your development.

A little about the role

As a Theatre Scrub Practitioner, you will help deliver safe and effective care throughout each patient's surgical journey.

You will prepare instruments and equipment, assist during procedures and anticipate the needs of the surgical team. You will work across different specialties, giving you the opportunity to build a broad range of scrub skills.

What you will be doing

• Preparing surgical instruments, equipment and consumables
• Scrubbing and assisting across a range of surgical specialties
• Maintaining a safe and sterile theatre environment
• Anticipating the needs of surgeons during procedures
• Completing WHO safety checks and patient documentation
• Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, recovery practitioners and theatre colleagues
• Supporting students, newly qualified colleagues and new starters
• Contributing to improvements in patient care and theatre services

What we are looking for

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with valid NMC or HCPC registration
• Previous scrub experience within an acute hospital or theatre environment
• Experience in at least one surgical specialty
• Good knowledge of perioperative care and infection prevention
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, organised and proactive approach
• An interest in learning and developing across different specialties

What you will be part of

You will join a supportive Main Theatre team where people share their knowledge, help one another and take pride in delivering excellent patient care.

Our 10 modern theatres offer exposure to a varied and complex surgical caseload. This means you can broaden your experience while continuing to develop expertise in the specialties that interest you.

Our theatre teams are also recognised for innovation. The London Clinic recently participated in a landmark robot assisted telesurgery procedure, where surgeons in London successfully operated on a patient in Gibraltar.

At The London Clinic, everything starts with our people. You will be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference to patients and to one another every day.

As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for more than 120,000 patients each year. We reinvest our success into our services, technology and people

You will join more than 1,300 colleagues and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians working across 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13 bed intensive care unit.

We are 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

• Life insurance - Get life cover worth four times your salary, whether you're full-time or part-time.
• Private medical cover - Once you've passed probation, our employee medical scheme gives you fast-track access to private healthcare.
• Pension - Join our matched pension scheme and enjoy up to 10% contributions.
• Employee assistance programme - From stress to practical guidance, our counselling service has your back.
• Blue light card - Unlock thousands of discounts! From supermarkets to holidays, fashion, tech, and days out, your Blue Light Card makes it all cheaper.
• Cycle to work - Pedal your way to a healthier, greener commute! Enjoy tax-free benefits while reducing your carbon footprint.
• Electric car scheme - Our Electric Car Scheme makes switching to a cleaner, eco-friendly ride simple and affordable.
• Subsidised staff restaurant - Dig into a variety of tasty, healthy meals without denting your wallet.
• Recognition programmes - Celebrate wins big and small! Our Recognition Programmes make sure your hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

Variety, development and a team that values what you bring.

• Work across modern theatres and a wide range of specialties
• Learn from leading consultants and experienced theatre colleagues
• Benefit from continuous professional development and career progression opportunities
• Develop your skills using advanced surgical technology
• Enjoy early and late shifts, with no regular nights

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

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.

The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for the role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed - please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you.