Registered Nurse/ODP, Band 5

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Discounts at local shops/restaurants

On-site nurseries

Discounted public transport

Reward and recognition scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Scrub Practitioner in the Theatre team, at Gloucester Royal Hospital. The 10‑month post focuses on scrubbing for surgery, theatre and robotic/IR equipment, maintaining aseptic standards and patient safety.

Registration with NMC or HCPC is required, with ongoing professional development encouraged. Previous theatre experience is advantageous; on‑call work may be required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of perioperative practice and patient care.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as scrub practitioner across surgical specialties, including complex procedures.
• Prepare operating theatres, instruments and specialist equipment (robotic and IR systems).
• Maintain aseptic technique and infection prevention standards.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical team for efficient procedures.
• Undertake surgical counts and document per Trust policy.
• Participate in WHO surgical safety checklists and team briefs/debriefs.
• Support perioperative patient care across the pathway.

Skills

Perioperative practice

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

ODP registration (HCPC)

Job description

Scrub Practitioner post in the Theatre team at Gloucester Royal Hospital, part of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, offered for 10 months. The role centres on scrubbing for surgery, preparing theatres and specialist equipment including robotic and interventional radiology systems, and keeping aseptic and safety standards high. It covers a wide range of specialties, from upper GI and colorectal to paediatric urology and robotic surgery, with on-call work. Eligibility rests on NMC or HCPC registration as a nurse or operating department practitioner.

What the job involves

• Act as scrub practitioner across surgical specialties, including complex and minimally invasive procedures
• Prepare operating theatres, instruments and specialist equipment, including robotic and IR systems
• Maintain high standards of aseptic technique and infection prevention
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure efficient and safe procedures
• Undertake and document surgical counts in line with Trust policy
• Take part in WHO surgical safety checklists, team briefs and debriefs
• Provide safe, effective and patient-centred care throughout the perioperative pathway
• Support patients undergoing a variety of procedures, including paediatric and high-acuity cases
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality perioperative care
• Deliver care in line with the NMC/HCPC Code
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and safety at all times
• Assist with patient positioning appropriate to surgical procedures

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a registered nurse, or HCPC registration as an operating department practitioner
• Ongoing professional development, with a maintained professional portfolio and revalidation

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of perioperative practice and patient care
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Other

• Professional, reliable and patient-focused approach

Nice to have

• Previous operating theatre experience
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and procedures
• Experience in Upper GI, colorectal, vascular, IR, paediatric urology, gynaecology or robotics
• Experience working in a fast-paced acute environment

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave allowance
• NHS pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Discounts at local shops and restaurants
• Access to two on-site nurseries
• Discounted public transport
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives