General Scrub Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme with mentor

Learning opportunities

Support from clinical education team

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Chorley is seeking Scrub Practitioners or registered nurses/ODPs to join our peri-operative team. You will rotate through ENT, Max Fax, Breast, or vascular surgery, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

We offer a fully supported induction with a mentor, ongoing education from our theatre education team, and opportunities to develop within a caring, forward-looking trust.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the scrub team delivering high-quality peri-operative care.
• Rotate through ENT, Max Fax, Breast or vascular surgery.
• Support and mentor future healthcare professionals.
• Assist planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care in line with professional frameworks.
• Maintain organizational standards and provide clinical supervision where needed.

Skills

Scrub experience

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Registered nurse / ODP with current NMC / HCPC registration

RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts / ODP

Diploma in Nursing

Degree

NMC recognised Mentorship qualification

Job description

Job summary

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

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.

About us

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 and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire and 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 and staff, ensuring we keep thriving and 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.

Job 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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Diploma in Nursing
• Degree
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification / Practice Assessor

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• 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 cancellation processes

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical competence in General surgery
• Knowledge of Leadership and Management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Closing date: 12 November 2026

Contact: Clinical Manager Eiddwen Wharton, [e-mail], 01257245641