Lead Scrub Nurse - London

Fortius; London; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private orthopaedic surgical centre in London is looking for a Lead Scrub Nurse to manage the delivery of perioperative care. This full-time role requires at least 5 years of experience in an operating theatre, with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage clinical operations. Competitive salary and benefits include a joining bonus and private insurance. Interested applicants should contact Rory Burns.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

£2000 joining bonus

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Perkbox discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to BlueLight card

Occupational health services

Season Ticket Loans

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in operating theatre setting.
• Qualified Surgical First Assist with specific orthopaedic and spinal scrub skills.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and efficient delivery of perioperative care.
• Lead clinical practice and operational planning.
• Promote patient safety and contribute to team development.

Skills

Active NMC/HCPC registration

Strong organisational and communication skills

Experience in tight budgetary management

Ability to lead a multi-functional team

Clinical reasoning skills

Education

Educated to degree level with further professional development

ILS Qualification

ALS Qualification (ideal)

Job description

Fortius Clinic are expanding their Scrub team!

We are currently hiring a new Lead Scrub Nurse to join us on a full-time permanent basis in London.

This is to work on average 37.5 hours per week (162.5 hours per month).

Surgical Centre based in Marylebone, London.

Work flexibly Monday - Saturday across our theatre sites.

Start as early as 07:00 or finish as late at 22:00.

£57k - £60k per year depending on experience.

Purpose of Job:

The purpose of this role is to manage and coordinate the safe and efficient delivery of perioperative care within a defined clinical specialty in a private orthopaedic surgical centre. The role involves leading both clinical practice and operational planning, ensuring that surgical lists are appropriately staffed, resourced, and executed to the highest standards.

Acting as a key point of leadership, the post-holder supports service improvement, promotes patient safety, and contributes to the professional development of the theatre team, while ensuring compliance with hospital policies, clinical governance, and patient experience standards.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary.

• Work alongside and learn from world-leading experts.

• Up to £2000 joining bonus when referred successfully!*

• Private Medical and Dental Insurance.

• Company Pension Scheme.

• Perkbox - save money and earn perks while you shop!

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Access to BlueLight card.

• Occupational health services.

• Season Ticket Loans.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Childcare Vouchers.

Required:

• Active NMC/ HCPC registration.

• Qualified Surgical First Assist.

• Experience of tight budgetary management including Profit and Loss accountability.

• Educated to degree level with considerable further professional development.

• ILS Qualification.

• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in operating theatre setting with specific orthopaedic and spinal scrub skills.

• Strong organisational and communications skills.

• Demonstrable experience of driving growth.

• Proven ability to lead a multi-functional team.

• Mentorship/Practice Assessor.

• Evidence of clinical reasoning skills across a varied patient case mix.

• Effective communicator with the ability to build professional relationships.

• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Ideal:

• ALS Qualification.

If you are interested, or are looking to refer a colleague, contact Rory Burns on 020 3805 4794 or [e-mail]

*(£500 after 3month probation; £500 after 6months; £1000 after 12months)*

*Must be a new and successful referral from a current Fortius staff member*

*Other T+Cs apply*