Scrub Nurse

Cadogan Clinic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cadogan Clinic in Chelsea, London, is seeking a Scrub Nurse to join a busy three-theatre team. You will provide surgical assistance, ensure safe theatre preparation, and support consultants to deliver high-quality cosmetic and dermatology procedures.

We are looking for a motivated nurse with UK scrub experience, strong teamwork and patient-centered care. The role offers flexible shifts and development opportunities in a supportive, family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin.
• Minimum 1 year scrub nurse experience in the UK.
• At least 6 months' experience on a PACU ward.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient care.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• Knowledge of day-case surgery patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support theatres team with safe theatre preparation and surgical assistance.
• Contribute to patient safety and best-practice standards.
• Work across three theatres and adapt to varied procedures.

Skills

NMC pin

Scrub Nurse experience (UK)

PACU ward experience

Patient care excellence

Communication and teamwork

Flexible and proactive

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

About us

Working as part of a permanent team, we have an opportunity for a professional and knowledgeable scrub nurse to join us; to provide exceptional care for our patients. We will enable you to develop your skills and grow your career, supporting our three-theatre hospital, working with our hand-picked “best in class” plastic surgeons and a committed team of professionals who love delighting our patients with high standards of care and excellent results.

As a family-owned clinic we are committed to our people and a have a strong, supportive theatre team who reflect our values of care and professionalism and are reliable, dependable and team spirited.

Building excellent relationships with consultants and patients is an important part of the role, supporting the theatres team and promoting best practice in all areas of regulatory compliance. Our clinical team benefit from our career pathways approach, providing opportunity for progression within other clinical specialisms, multi-disciplinary theatre skills development; technical progression, or leadership and people management opportunities as part of a personal development discussion.

The Opportunity

Scrub Nurse

Location: Cadogan Clinic, Sloane Street, Chelsea, London

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

Salary: £36,000–£38,000 DOE + shift enhancements & benefits (OTE up to £45,000)

Shifts: Flexible shifts across 5 days (Monday–Sunday), On-call rotation required

About Us

At the Cadogan Clinic, we are a family-owned, award-winning day hospital specialising in plastic surgery and dermatology. Our values are rooted in patient-centred care, clinical excellence, and professionalism. We pride ourselves on having a supportive, knowledgeable team, and we are committed to developing and nurturing our people.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated Scrub Nurse to join our high-performing theatre team, working across three state-of-the-art theatres at one of the UK’s leading cosmetic surgery clinics.

No two days are the same — you’ll be supporting a wide range of procedures including (but not limited to) rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, facelift, labiaplasty, blepharoplasty, liposuction, and fat transfer.

Working closely with our world-class consultants, you’ll play a key role in ensuring safe and effective theatre preparation, surgical assistance, and patient safety. Whether you’re looking to broaden your experience or deepen your expertise in a particular area, you’ll find support, mentorship, and room to grow here.

This role requires exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of the team, with outstanding organisational skills.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin
• At least 1 year’s experience in a Scrub Nurse role in the UK
• 6+ months’ experience on a PACU ward
• Passion for delivering excellent patient care
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• Positive, flexible, and proactive approach
• Basic understanding of patient care in day-case surgery

Desirable

• Experience in cosmetic or plastic surgery
• Willingness to cross-specialise in Recovery and Scrub
• Previous experience supporting multi-disciplinary theatre teams

Why Join Us?

• Prestigious Location: Based in the heart of Chelsea, just a short walk from Sloane Square, Knightsbridge and Victoria stations
• Career Growth: Structured development pathways, mentorship, and the chance to learn from some of the UK’s leading plastic surgeons
• Flexible Working: No overnight shifts, varied start times to help avoid peak travel hours, plus taxi service for late finishes

Perks and Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (including public holidays), rising to 33 days after 2 years
• Special leave perks – your birthday and your wedding day off (after 1 year of service)
• Pension scheme via NEST
• Wellbeing benefits – healthy in-clinic snacks, Cycle to Work scheme
• Beauty perks – discounted treatments and products post-probation
• Social events – monthly team lunches and an active social calendar
• Recognition schemes – rewards for long service and exceptional contribution
• Referral bonuses – help us grow our team and get rewarded

Learning and Development

• Protected learning time and formal training opportunities aligned with our clinic strategy
• Regular lunchtime learning sessions from consultants, industry specialists, and founders
• Career development in specialist areas – we actively support your ambitions
• Clinical mentorship and role shadowing with expert practitioners
• Opportunities to engage with our fellowship programme for plastic surgeons

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team where your expertise and compassion directly shape patient experiences and outcomes. If you’re passionate about high standards, personal development, and collaborative working, we’d love to hear from you.

Why us?

• Patient-Centered Care: You’ll have the time and focus to deliver truly personalised, exceptional care. With an average of just 3 ASA 1 patients per shift, and an 90% permanent staff team, you can take time to understand your patient’s needs give them individual support and attention.
• Prestigious Location: Work in the heart of Chelsea on Sloane Street, London’s luxury shopping and cultural destination. Access to great restaurants and bars to relax and enjoy time after work and walking distance from Sloane Square, Knightsbridge and Victoria Stations
• Career Development: Advance your skills with expert mentorship, formal training pathways, and opportunities to work alongside world-renowned plastic surgeons.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy varied shifts designed to avoid peak travel fares, with added perks like a taxi service for late finishes and staff treatment benefit. No overnight shifts

About us

The Cadogan Clinic is an award-winning private hospital in the heart of Chelsea providing personalised healthcare delivered by the country's leading specialists. Our purpose-built medical facility includes onsite operating theatres for both surgical and cosmetic procedures, a laser suite and a dedicated dermatology and skin cancer clinic.

It’s our employees that make our business special. With strong family values, we believe the Cadogan Clinic creates a professional and fun environment where everyone supports each other to achieve our business goals.

We are an equal opportunities employer.