Band 6 - Senior Theatre Practitioner, Urology/Gynae, Theatres SACH

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in St Albans is seeking an experienced Urology/Gynae Scrub Practitioner to join their team. This full-time role requires at least one year of specialized scrubbing experience and strong communication skills to lead a multidisciplinary team. Candidates will engage in organizing surgical lists, supporting learners, and enhancing patient experiences. The position offers flexible working options to promote work-life balance, with a closing date for applications set for December 2, 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least one year of scrubbing experience in the Urology/Gynae specialty.
• Strong communication skills as a band 6 leader within a multidisciplinary team.
• Full time working hours.

Responsibilities

• Take turns running Urology/Gynae lists, scrubbing for cases.
• Organise and liaise with other departments for smooth operations.
• Step in to coordinate the theatre department in absence of band 7.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Urology/Gynae Scrub Practitioner (Band 6)

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Urology/Gynae scrub practitioner to join our team.

To be part of the Urology/Gynae team, it is crucial that you have had at least a year scrubbing in this speciality.

As one of the band 6 leaders, great communication is essential as we have a wide-ranging, multi professional team.

The working hours for the role are full time.

To be successful in this role, you should be great at organising yourself and others, problem‑solving to prevent delays or cancellations wherever possible.

This includes being able to order implants/equipment and liaise with company reps.

We are a teaching trust, so an important part of the role is developing learners (students and new staff) within the theatre environment.

As with all staff, you will be working proactively to ensure the best experience for the patients and the wider team.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

Responsibilities

• Take turns with other practitioners running Urology/Gynae lists, scrubbing for large and small cases, supporting students and learners.
• Organise and liaise with other departments for smooth running of the Urology/Gynae lists.
• Step in, in the absence of the band 7, to coordinate the theatre department.
• Supported to take on additional responsibilities that ensure the smooth running of the lists and the operating department, such as ordering implants, running audits, or becoming the lead for specific areas such as infection control or moving and handling.

Qualifications

• At least one year of scrubbing experience in the Urology/Gynae specialty.
• Strong communication skills as a band 6 leader within a multidisciplinary team.
• Full time working hours.

Benefits & Working Conditions

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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Applications

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025.