Band 5 Theatres Scrub Practitioner

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Luton is seeking Band 5 Scrub Practitioners with Theatre experience. You will provide high-standard care while supporting patient safety in various clinical specialties. The role includes opportunities for career growth and multi-skilling in Recovery or Anaesthetics. A supportive team will guide you through your induction period.

Benefits

Structured induction

Mentorship during probation

Access to high-quality training

Qualifications

• Experience in Major Vascular and Interventional specialties preferred.
• Ability to provide the highest standard of care.
• Strong organizational skills in theatre management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Plan and assess patient care.
• Participate in theatre department management.

Skills

Theatre experience

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Patient safety

Job description

We have exciting opportunities for Band 5 Scrub Practitioners with Theatre experience looking further their careers with our forward thinking Operating Theatres team. We are particularly looking for Scrub Practitioners with Major Vascular and Interventional experience due to these specialties moving from our Bedford Theatres to the Luton site. If you have experience in other Theatre Specialties, you are exactly what we are looking for. We cover a range of clinical specialties including Trauma & Orthopaedics, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Urology, ENT, OMFS, Upper GI and Colorectal, Bariatrics, Breast, Paediatrics and Pain. There may also future opportunities to multi-skill and work in Recovery or Anaesthetics following appropriate training, or carry out more Specialist Advanced Scrub roles. if you are successful in securing a role with us, you will be supported by our Practice Educated team, have a structured induction and a mentor to guide you through your Probation period in Theatres.

• To be a skilled member of the Operating Theatre team providing the highest standard of care and ensuring the safety of patients at all times.
• To plan, assess, implement, evaluate and reflect on all care provided, working with the multi-disciplinary team to bring about agreed changes wherever necessary.
• To ensure patient documentation and all safety measures are carried out in accordance with trust and departmental policy/guidelines.
• The post-holder will work closely with other Operating Theatre colleagues and other MDT members in following and monitoring policies, standards and guidelines, alerting senior colleagues to issues that may arise during the carrying out of duties.
• The post-holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, and support/ supervise registered staff/ support workers/ learners in training and ongoing development.
• To participate in the management and organisation of the Operating Theatres Department.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

It is an exciting time at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital as maternity, neonatal, critical care and theatre services will be moving to the brand new Acute Services Block (ASB) and New Ward Block in October 2025. Care will be delivered in modern, uplifting and fit for purpose environments and will enhance the patient experience. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting-edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required