General Scrub Practitioner

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chorley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is seeking a Scrub Practitioner (NMC/HCPC registered) to join the theatre team at Chorley. The role is Band 5, on a 12-month fixed-term contract, part-time 28.5 hours per week, with weekend work potentially required. Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata.

You will work across scrub disciplines, supporting peri-operative care and mentoring junior staff in a busy surgical setting at Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse / ODP with current NMC/ HCPC registration
• RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts/ODP
• Diploma in Nursing
• Degree
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification/Practice Assessor

Responsibilities

• Scrub practitioner duties across ENT, Max Fax, Breast, or vascular surgery
• Provide peri-operative care and patient-focused surgical support
• Support team leaders and mentor junior staff and students

Job description

We hope to be welcoming you to the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals team soon; we've shown you exactly why we're 'a great place to work', now it's time to see for yourself! Have a look at our current vacancies down below and make the first step to starting a fantastic new career. Need help with your NHS application? We've got you covered! Our brand-new step-by-step NHS Application Help Video will guide you through the process, making it easier, faster, and stress-free to apply. Additionally, you can check out our helpful Application Guide as well!

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Main area General Scrub Grade Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Post is covering maternity leave and will end 16th November 2026 or before should post holder return from maternity leave early.) Hours Part time - 28.5 hours per week (Weekend work may be included) Job ref 438-PB5026

Site Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital Town Chorley Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Join Our Dynamic Theatre Team at Chorley Theatres , Chorley Hospital Are you motivated, energetic, and eager to make a real difference in patient care? If you’re forward-thinking and enthusiastic, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

If you’re a registered ODP or Nurse with a passion for surgical care, we want to hear from you!

Our vision is clear: deliver world-class peri-operative care to every patient. And in return, we’re committed to offering you the support, development, and career opportunities you deserve, all within an inclusive and welcoming environment.

What We Offer:

Exciting learning opportunities designed to help you unlock your full potential

A fully supported induction program with a dedicated mentor by your side

Continuous support from our experienced theatre clinical education team

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

By joining Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you’ll become part of a dedicated team covering a range of scrub disciplines. You will have the opportunity to rotate through various specialities, gaining knowledge and experience.

We’re looking for Scrub Practitioners who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred surgical care, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and excited to embrace new challenges.

As a valued team member, you’ll also play a crucial role in supporting and mentoring future healthcare professionals, helping shape the next generation of theatre experts.

To support the Team Leaders in the day to day efficient running of the clinical area by providing excellent peri-op care to Patients by maintaining standards of care and professional practice.

Be responsible for assisting in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised Health and wellbeing needs of patients in line with the Trust Values / HCPC and NMC professional frameworks.

Ensure the productive operation of the clinical area by ensuring that a well organised and safe environment is maintained .

Act as a strong role model and encourage and support the professional development of self and others. Provide clinical supervision and direction for all colleagues and students to support them in reaching their full potential.

Working for our organisation

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

These are exciting times ahead for theatres here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as we are committed to service development within theatres offering staff the opportunity to share ideas and look at new ways of working through our staff voices forum.

Our vision for theatres is to deliver first class peri-operative care for every patient. In return our commitment to you is to offer support, development and opportunities in an inclusive environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You’ll bring your scrub experience and a genuine enthusiasm for innovation, championing new ideas and positive change within the team.

Excellent communication skills are essential — and if you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment, you’ll fit right in. Plus, we’ll back your growth with plenty of educational and experiential learning opportunities.

Our vision is to deliver world-class peri-operative care to every patient, every time.

You must be a registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with scrub experience in either ENT, Max Fax, Breast, or vascular surgery ready to work with a motivated, enthusiastic team

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• Registered nurse / ODP with current NMC/ HCPC registration
• Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
• RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts/ODP
• Diploma in Nursing
• Degree
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification/Practice Assessor

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to practice
• Awareness of current issues in practice
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
• Knowledge of escalation and Cancelation processes
• Evidence of clinical competence in General surgery .
• Knowledge of Leadership and Management

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here

To support you in your application process we’ve created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we’ve also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have them open as you complete your application.

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