Congenital Scrub Practitioner

Integrated Care System; Southampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is hiring a Congenital Scrub Practitioner to join its cardiac paediatric and adult congenital theatre team. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to support patients with congenital heart conditions and includes access to educational programs and career advancement. Ideal candidates will have prior congenital cardiac scrub experience and a commitment to compassionate patient care.

Benefits

Relocation allowance available

Access to in-house theatre and anaesthetic courses

Leadership development courses

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register.
• Experience of working within relevant care setting.
• Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of patient care in the Operating Department.
• Act as the patient advocate and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Support and mentor students and new staff.

Skills

Patient care skills

Teaching and supporting learners

Evidence-based practice

Knowledge of current issues in health services

Education

Registered Nurse or ODP

Degree or equivalent experience

Specialist theatre work-based learning course

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Congenital Scrub Practitioner

The closing date is 26 September 2025

We are seeking Registered Nurses and/or Operating department Practitioners to join our Cardiac paediatric and adult congenital theatre team. Prior congenital cardiac scrub experience is essential.

Our elective program runs from Monday to Friday and we work shifts on a 24/7 basis to provide emergency cover out of hours. We have one congenital adult and paediatric theatre running five days/week and a second congenital theatre running one day per week. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to practice in a complex and demanding speciality, offering unique experience of congenital heart conditions in both paediatric and adult congenital patients.

They will benefit from access to leading educational programs and opportunities for career advancement, including:o In-house theatre and anaesthetic courseso Leadership development courseso University post-qualifying modules

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

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.

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.

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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

The successful post holder will: 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 earlies, lates, nights and weekends. 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 were looking for: Experienced congenital scrub practitioners. An enthusiastic and focused individual to be a part of our multi-cultural and diverse cardiac theatre team committed to delivering compassionate and professional care to our patients. This is a full-time position 37.5 hrs over four days per week with a commitment to night and weekend work.

Relocation allowance is available for this post. Please note that terms and conditions apply and can be discussed with the appointing manager at the interview stage.

- Recruitment payments are not applicable to individuals who are moving from Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust or any NHS staff working within Hampshire or the Isle of Wight. These Trusts include; Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, South Central Ambulance NHS Trust.

- Staff who are already employed at UHS in any role are not eligible to claim relocationallowances.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Has the ability to assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient through the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, giving concise accurate handover
• Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required to support learners in practice and to create a positive learning environment.
• Practices and promotes the use of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of current issues within acute health service.
• Understanding of personal accountability.
• Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient.
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
• Experience of working within relevant care setting
• Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification.
• Interest in research to promote good practice

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearPer annum - Pro rata