Cardiac Scrub Practitioner | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust located in Southampton is looking for Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners to join their cardiac theatre team. The ideal candidates will have essential theatre scrub experience, preferably in cardiac surgery. This full-time position requires flexibility in working nights and weekends. The successful candidate will provide specialized patient care within a diverse team committed to excellence and compassion. A range of development opportunities within one of the largest teaching Trusts is also offered.

Benefits

In-house theatre and anaesthetic courses

Leadership development courses

University post-qualifying modules

Qualifications

• Must have theatre scrub experience, preferably in cardiac surgery.
• Must be enthusiastic and focused with a commitment to professional patient care.
• Availability to work full-time, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled specialist assistance in the Operating Department.
• Participate in theatre scrub team coverage across shifts.
• Maintain high standards of patient care according to NMC or HCPC standards.
• Support and mentor new staff and students as necessary.

Skills

Theatre scrub experience

Cardiac scrub experience

Patient care advocacy

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

About the Cardiac Theatre Team

We are seeking Registered Nurses and/or Operating Department Practitioners to join our Cardiac theatre team. Theatre scrub experience is essential.

Our elective programme runs Monday to Friday, and we work shifts on a 24/7 basis to provide emergency cover out of hours. Four theatres are dedicated to cardiac surgery, including three adult theatres and one congenital adult and paediatric theatre. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to practice in a complex and demanding speciality, offering unique experience of congenital heart conditions, multiple valve and complex aortic surgery.

Benefits and Development

• In‑house theatre and anaesthetic courses
• Leadership development courses
• University post‑qualifying modules

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care throughout the Operating Department.
• Participate as an integral member of the theatre scrub team, covering a full range of shifts including early, late, night and weekend.
• Act as the patient advocate and maintain high standards of patient care, in line with NMC or HCPC code of conduct.
• Be involved in supporting and mentoring students and new staff as appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

• Theatre scrub experience is essential; cardiac scrub experience is desirable.
• We are looking for an enthusiastic and focused individual to be part of our multicultural and diverse cardiac theatre team committed to delivering compassionate and professional care to our patients.
• This is a full‑time position, 37.5 hours over four days per week, with a commitment to night and weekend work.

Location

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

Contact

To arrange an informal visit please contact Senior Sister Veronika Read ([e-mail]) or Fausta Beretta ([e-mail]).

Closing Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026.