Lead Operating Theatre Scrub Practitioner

Jarrodean Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare facility in the UK is seeking an experienced Theatre Scrub Practitioner to lead their scrub team. The role involves managing staff, ensuring high standards of care, and participating in on-call duties. Candidates must be registered with relevant healthcare qualifications and have significant experience in a senior scrub role.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Insurance including Dental

Discounted Hospital care for immediate family members

Life Assurance scheme

Contributory private pension scheme

Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Coaching and 24/7 confidential support

Subsidised meals

Long-service award

Qualifications

• Minimum five years post-registration experience.
• At least two years in a senior scrub role in the UK.
• Proven experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Theatre scrub team and manage staff members.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the Theatre.
• Act as a role model for junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Autonomy

High standard of care

Education

Registered Nurse or ODP with 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 the world-famous Wimbledon and Richmond Park.
The department comprises three operating theatres and undertakes a wide range of cases including Major-joint Orthopaedics, General, Gynae, Urology, Upper and lower GI, ENT, Max-Fac, Plastics and Vascular.
In addition the department has one dedicated Endoscopy suite undertaking a wide range of Endoscopic procedures.

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

As the Theatre (scrub) team lead you will manage staff members and work alongside the Theatre Manager to ensure the smooth day to day running of the Theatre, providing a high standard of care. You will be an expert in the scrub role, be able to work autonomously and act as a role model for junior staff members.

The Hospital is within easy reach of TfL and National Rail services and local bus networks.
This hospital is a leading provider of independent healthcare in the UK, working with some of the capital's eminent medical Consultants and multidisciplinary healthcare specialists.
An established Charity Hospital since 1898 this centre of excellence delivers exceptional surgical and orthopaedic care, supported by the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment.
The Hospital facilities include; Private GP service, Physiotherapy, 15 consulting rooms, a Cardiac Diagnostic Facility, 6 treatment and diagnostic rooms, a dedicated 14-bed Day surgery unit, 19 private single inpatient rooms, Imaging including X-Ray, CT and MRI and an On-site pharmacy

Person requirements:
Registered Nurse or ODP with current UK professional registration.
A minimum of five years post-registration experience at least two years current or recent experience in a UK-based senior scrub role.
Proven experience of leading a team.
Eligibility to undertake employment in the UK (not requiring sponsorship).

Besides a highly professional work environment, the additional benefits of working for this company include:

* Private Healthcare Insurance including Dental
* Discounted Hospital care for immediate family members
* Life Assurance scheme
* Contributory private pension scheme
* Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days increasing in line with length of service
* Various other enhanced leave policies available
* Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket loan
* Coaching and 24/7 confidential employee helpline support
* Subsidised meals
* Long-service award

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with expertise in the placement of the full range of qualified Healthcare staff, including operating theatre staff.
As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of Theatre roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Clinical Recruiting Managers.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous �500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.