Lead Theatre Scrub Nurse – Robotic & Multi-Specialty

Royal Marsden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated scrub nurse or experienced scrub ODP to join the Chelsea Theatres team. You will provide high-quality perioperative care, demonstrate leadership, and support junior staff in a fast-paced cancer surgery environment.

Come work in a world-leading cancer centre with a strong focus on patient safety, continuous improvement, and professional development across multiple surgical specialties.

Qualifications

• Registered Theatre Nurse or ODP with appropriate NHS registration.
• Experience in theatre care and perioperative services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out nursing care for theatre patients per shift plan.
• Perform scrub and circulation duties following policy; supervise junior staff.
• Ensure safe use of theatre equipment (diathermy, laparoscopic, robotic).
• Contribute to stock management and equipment servicing.
• Support professional development and mentor staff within Chelsea Theatres.

Skills

Leadership

Theatre nursing

Resuscitation

Clinical leadership

Education

Registered Theatre Nurse

ODP qualification

Tools

Diathermy equipment

Robotic theatre equipment

Job description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated scrub nurse or experienced scrub ODP to join the Chelsea Theatres team. You will provide high-quality perioperative care, demonstrate leadership, and support junior staff in a fast-paced cancer surgery environment.

Come work in a world-leading cancer centre with a strong focus on patient safety, continuous improvement, and professional development across multiple surgical specialties.