Bank Scrub Practitioner

Practice Plus Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking an experienced Bank Scrub Practitioner to join our Theatre team in the UK. This 0-hour bank contract offers flexible shifts and exposure to a range of surgical specialties alongside a supportive clinical team.

You will prepare theatre environments, assist during procedures, maintain infection control, and contribute to audits and continuous improvement. A minimum of two years scrub experience and qualifications in theatre or day surgery are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' scrub experience.
• Clinical experience across Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Gynaecology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Understanding of infection prevention and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer literacy and accurate record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and effective delivery of surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
• Prepare theatre equipment, instrument trays and consumables.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Undertake scrub duties and monitor swab, needle and instrument counts.
• Run theatre lists efficiently and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Support junior and unqualified colleagues in the department.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Participate in clinical audit, KPI monitoring and service improvement.
• Assist with education, training and development of new colleagues and students.
• Contribute to a positive, patient-focused theatre environment.

Skills

Scrub experience

Orthopaedics

General Surgery

Gynaecology

Education

Theatre/day surgery qualification

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

Are you an experienced Scrub Practitioner looking for flexible working opportunities within a modern and supportive surgical environment? We are looking for a Bank Scrub Practitioner to join our Theatre team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside highly skilled surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre professionals, supporting a range of surgical specialties while enjoying the flexibility that bank working can offer. You'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality care and ensuring the smooth running of our operating theatres.

As our Bank Scrub Practitioner, you'll be responsible for providing expert perioperative support across a variety of surgical procedures, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety and clinical practice are always maintained.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, you'll prepare theatre environments, assist during surgical procedures, maintain accurate documentation and contribute to the continuous improvement of theatre services. You'll also support the development of colleagues and participate in audit and quality improvement activities.

This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option-but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the safe and effective delivery of surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
• Preparing theatre equipment, instrument trays and consumables.
• Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Undertaking scrub duties and monitoring swab, needle and instrument counts.
• Running theatre lists efficiently and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Supporting junior and unqualified colleagues within the department.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Participating in clinical audit, KPI monitoring and service improvement activities.
• Assisting with the education, training and development of new colleagues and students.
• Contributing to a positive, patient-focused theatre environment.

What we’ll look for in you

• Minimum of 2 years' scrub experience.
• Clinical experience across a variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Gynaecology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Understanding of infection prevention and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer literacy and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Specialist theatre or day surgery qualification - desirable.

What you can expect in return

• A bank rate of £26.70 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
• Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
• The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.