Lead Operating Theatre Scrub Practitioner

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Kingston upon Thames seeks a Theatre Scrub Practitioner to lead the scrub team at their acute hospital site. This full-time role involves managing staff and ensuring high-quality patient care in a dynamic surgical environment while providing opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private healthcare, including dental

Discounted hospital care for immediate family

Life assurance

Contributory private pension scheme

Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, increasing with service

Enhanced leave policies

Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket loan

Employee support helpline, subsidised meals, long-service awards

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years post-registration experience, with at least two years in a recent UK-based senior scrub role.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and work alongside the Theatre Manager for daily operations.
• Provide high standards of care as the Theatre (scrub) team lead.

Skills

Leadership

Scrub Practice

Autonomy

Education

Registered Nurse or ODP with current UK registration

Job description

Applications are invited from experienced Theatre Scrub Practitioners to lead the Theatre scrub team at our client’s acute hospital site located in Kingston upon Thames, near Wimbledon and Richmond Park.

The department comprises three operating theatres, undertaking a wide range of cases including Major-joint Orthopaedics, General, Gynae, Urology, Upper and Lower GI, ENT, Max-Fac, Plastics, and Vascular surgery. It also has a dedicated Endoscopy suite for various procedures.

This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week, including weekend shifts and participation in the on-call rota.

As the Theatre (scrub) team lead, you will manage staff and work alongside the Theatre Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, providing high standards of care. You should be an expert in the scrub role, capable of working autonomously, and serve as a role model for junior staff.

The hospital is accessible via TfL and National Rail services and local buses. It is a leading provider of independent healthcare in the UK, collaborating with eminent medical consultants and healthcare specialists. Established in 1898, it offers advanced surgical and orthopaedic care supported by the latest technology and equipment, including private GP services, physiotherapy, multiple consulting and treatment rooms, a dedicated day surgery unit, private inpatient rooms, imaging facilities, and an on-site pharmacy.

Person requirements:

• Registered Nurse or ODP with current UK registration.
• A minimum of five years post-registration experience, with at least two years in a recent UK-based senior scrub role.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Benefits include:

• Private healthcare, including dental
• Discounted hospital care for immediate family
• Life assurance
• Contributory private pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, increasing with service
• Enhanced leave policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket loan
• Employee support helpline, subsidised meals, long-service awards

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner specializing in placing qualified healthcare staff, including theatre staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, we understand the complexities of theatre roles and match your skills with our clients’ needs.

For more information about Jarrodean and current roles, visit jarrodean.com

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