Rotational Scrub Practitioner – Perioperative Care

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 5 Scrub Practitioner who is either a Registered Nurse (NMC) or an HCPC-registered Operating Department Practitioner. The role involves rotating between scrub clusters to develop a broad skill set across surgical specialties.

You will contribute to a safe perioperative environment, deliver high-quality patient care, and support the perioperative team in all scrub and circulating activities within the

Qualifications

• Current registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse or HCPC as an Operating Department Practitioner.
• Recent experience working as a Scrub Practitioner (within the last 24 months).
• Ability to work across a range of surgical specialties.
• Commitment to safe, effective, patient-centred perioperative care.
• Flexibility to rotate between scrub clusters.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of scrub and circulating roles.
• Participate in safety procedures and checklists.
• Work as a skilled member of the perioperative team across operating theatres.
• Assist with daily allocation of team members and resources.
• Ensure proper maintenance of instrumentation and equipment.
• Supervise junior staff where appropriate.
• Contribute to policy development for equipment safety.

Skills

Scrub Practitioner experience

Teamwork and communication

Patient-centred care

Safe perioperative care

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC Registered ODP

Job description

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 5 Scrub Practitioner who is either a Registered Nurse (NMC) or an HCPC-registered Operating Department Practitioner. The role involves rotating between scrub clusters to develop a broad skill set across surgical specialties.

You will contribute to a safe perioperative environment, deliver high-quality patient care, and support the perioperative team in all scrub and circulating activities within the