Band 6 Theatre Scrub Practitioner

The London Clinic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent charitable hospital in London seeks a Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner for their Gynaecology and Urology Theatre Team. The role involves providing clinical leadership and safe surgical care while working closely with experienced consultants. Applicants should have strong scrub experience and registration with NMC or HCPC. Benefits include private medical insurance, a contributory pension scheme, and career development opportunities. The clinic values a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Travel season ticket loan

Family friendly benefits

Excellent career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post registration experience within operating theatres.
• Surgical First Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Understanding of robotic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist across a wide range of surgical specialities.
• Prepare, check and manage surgical instruments, implants and consumables.
• Support training, supervision and development of junior staff.

Skills

Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration

Strong scrub experience within a relevant surgical specialty

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to work autonomously and provide clinical leadership

Experience within gynaecology and or urology

Job description

Job Title: Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner - Band 6

Department: Main Theatre - Gynaecology and Urology Team

Contract: Full time, permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Early and late shifts in line with service requirements

On call: Participation in the on-call rota is required

About Us

The London Clinic is the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, located in the heart of Marylebone. We deliver consultant led elective surgery across a broad range of specialties within a modern, well governed theatre environment.

Our Operating Theatres support surgical services including gynaecology, urology, oncology, general surgery, orthopaedics and other specialist disciplines. Theatre teams work closely with experienced Consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues, maintaining high standards of safety, preparation and professional practice.

As a charitable organisation, we reinvest in our facilities, technology and people, creating a stable and supportive environment where theatre professionals can focus on delivering high quality patient care.

The Role

We are recruiting a Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our Gynaecology and Urology Theatre Team. This full time role involves delivering safe, effective perioperative care while providing clinical leadership within the operating theatre.

Robotic experience is desirable but not essential. Surgical First Assistant experience is desirable. Applicants must have proven scrub experience within gynaecology and urology.

Key Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist across a wide range of surgical specialities, ensuring consistently high standards of care.
• Undertake the Surgical First Assistant role where qualified.
• Prepare, check and manage surgical instruments, implants and consumables.
• Coordinate equipment and resources to support safe and efficient theatre lists.
• Complete mandatory surgical safety and patient checks.
• Support safe patient transfer, positioning and dignity throughout care.
• Act in the circulating role as required.
• Support training, supervision and development of junior staff.
• Work collaboratively with Consultants and theatre colleagues.
• Contribute to audit, service improvement and clinical governance.
• Participate in the on call rota.

Skills and Experience

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
• Minimum 3 years post registration experience within operating theatres.
• Strong scrub experience within a relevant surgical specialty.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide clinical leadership.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Surgical First Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Experience within gynaecology and or urology.
• Understanding of robotic surgery.
• Experience working at Band 6 level.

Benefits

• 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.
• Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

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 is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented 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.