Cardiothoracic Theatre Senior Scrub Practitioner

Job summary

Are you a theatre practitioner that enjoys giving your best? Do you look for a challenge every time you come to work? Do you commit to the values of compassionate excellence? Consider a role as a senior scrub practitioner within the Cardiothoracic Theatres at Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust.

We have permanent vacancies as part of the Oxford Heart Centre expansion within our Cardio-thoracic theatres. Our work is primarily in Theatre, with some clinical work in the Cardiac Angiography suite.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Cardiothoracic Scrub Practitioner willing to be part of a highly skilled team, this could be the role for you.

We provide a supportive environment for skill development, including a structured preceptorship, mentorship, and education programs. Staff are supported to attend our in-house Peri-Operative Care Course and have opportunities for study days and presenting at national conferences.

All posts involve working an on-call commitment for out-of-hours emergency work.

Informal visits are welcome. Please contact Ayrin Margallo (Cardiothoracic Theatre Scrub Sister) at 01865857800.

Main duties of the job

1. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in cardiothoracic theatres, supporting innovative procedures such as Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve and Complex Aortic Surgery.
2. Support and supervise junior team members.
3. Provide excellent perioperative care with compassionate, patient-centered approach.
4. Monitor stock levels, manage ordering and rotation of supplies.
5. Prepare staff rotas ensuring adequate staffing and skill mix.
6. Manage and coordinate the peri-operative team within the clinical area.
7. Participate in assessing, planning, and delivering care.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, offering a wide range of services and serving as a hub for medical education, training, and research. It comprises four hospitals: John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital.

Our values—delivering compassionate excellence—focus on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence, putting patients at the center of our care.

We are committed to a safe and respectful hiring environment and uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. Join us to make a difference.

Additional details

Post posted: 23 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year plus on-call pay

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU