General & Emergency Senior Scrub Practitioner | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Salford seeks an experienced scrub nurse to step into a Senior Practitioner role, providing leadership in an advanced surgical environment. Applicants should possess strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to patient care and staff development. The position offers opportunities for career progression and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior position within a surgical environment.
• Ability to lead improvements in operating theatre and perioperative service.
• Commitment to educating and supporting staff in the theatre.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Make informed clinical decisions in complex situations.
• Support and empower theatre staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Organizational skills

Independent working

Job description

We are seeking an experienced scrub nurse to step up into a Band 6 leadership role on the general surgical scrub team at Northern Care Alliance - Salford Care Organisation.

Over the last 2 years, the theatre complex of 19 theatres has been refurbished, making it one of the most advanced theatre complexes in the country, including the procurement of a £2.2 million Da Vinci surgical robot.

Due to the expansion of our theatre service, opportunities for a Senior scrub practitioner have arisen within the general surgical team.

You will have the opportunity to gain extensive experience in all aspects of General theatres.

You will be a flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic practitioner to join our existing team.

You will have experience in a senior position and be capable of leading improvements in the operating theatre and perioperative service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed individual to provide leadership to improve patient care and staff experience while safely reducing costs.

As a senior practitioner for Surgery scrub, you will provide clinical leadership to support evidence-based, patient-centered care of a high standard.

We seek a team member with excellent communication skills, team working abilities, high organisational standards, and the capacity to work independently.

You should be able to make informed clinical decisions, often in complex situations.

You must be committed to educating, empowering, and supporting staff in the theatre environment, demonstrating excellent leadership and people management skills.

If you possess the necessary people skills and qualities to join a forward-thinking, innovative team with ambitions to deliver the best theatre service in the UK, we encourage your application.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for individuals in hospitals and communities across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, aiming to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing local health through high standards of care and collaboration with local authorities and partners. We value our core principles: care, appreciation, and inspiration.

We offer roles with purpose and flexibility, with opportunities for career progression. Our benefits include a competitive package, a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working options, and protected time for health and wellbeing activities.

For more details about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. Additional information about working at the Northern Care Alliance can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

This advert closes on Monday 21 Jul 2025.