Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chorley; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Learning opportunities

Induction program

Mentor support

Descripción de la vacante

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner to join the theatre team in Chorley. You will be a registered nurse or ODP with orthopaedic scrub experience, delivering high-quality peri-operative care and supporting the team in a busy elective setting.

The role offers a structured induction, dedicated mentorship, and ongoing professional development within a supportive theatre education environment.

Formación

• Must be a registered General Nurse or ODP with scrub experience in Orthopaedic surgery.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced theatre environment.
• Willingness to rotate to other specialties as required.

Responsabilidades

• Support Team Leaders in day-to-day running of the clinical area and provide peri-operative care.
• Provide clinical supervision and direction to students and junior staff.
• Deliver patient-centred surgical care and maintain standards of care and professional practice.

Conocimientos

Scrub experience

Excellent communication skills

Educación

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Descripción del empleo

Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Join Our Dynamic Theatre Team at Chorley Theatres, Chorley HospitalAre you motivated, energetic, and eager to make a real difference in patient care? Ifyou’reforward-thinking and enthusiastic, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Ifyou’rea 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’recommitted 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’llbecome part of a dedicated team covering Elective Orthopaedics and the opportunity to rotate to other specialities

We’relooking for Scrub Practitioners who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centredsurgical care, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and excited to embrace new challenges.

As a valued team member,you’llalso 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 safeenvironment 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.

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

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 Orthopaedic surgery ready to work with a motivated, enthusiastic team.

This advert closes on Thursday 12 Nov 2026

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust