Scrub Nurse (Bank)

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (Scrub) for part-time work at Ipswich Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality perioperative care, supporting junior staff, and working with advanced technology in a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for continuous development and training are available.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Access to pension scheme

Discounted gym membership at £25/month

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Supervise, support, and develop junior members of the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

Registered with the appropriate governing body (NMC or HCPC)

Job description

Job Description: Theatre Practitioner - OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONER - SCRUB (RGN / ODP) at Ipswich Hospital | Scrub | Bank | Part time | Includes weekend work | Up to £29 per hour, depending on experience

Main duties of the job

As a Scrub Practitioner or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will:

1. Work in a multidisciplinary team covering a varied patient caseload
2. Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and facilities
3. Supervise, support, and develop junior members of the team
4. Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence-based
6. Have opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, including Surgical First Assist training

About us

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, set in over 19 acres of private woodland, is a private hospital treating only private patients, making it the only purely private hospital in East Anglia within the Nuffield Health group. It is registered with the Care Quality Commission for 60 beds, with specialties including cataract, cosmetic, gynaecology, imaging & radiology, orthopaedics, urology, and men's health. Ipswich has a CQC rating of 'good'.

Job responsibilities

As a Scrub or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will:

• Work in a multidisciplinary team covering a varied patient caseload
• Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and facilities
• Support and develop junior team members
• Provide high-quality perioperative care
• Create effective, evidence-based patient care experiences
• Opportunities for ongoing growth, including Surgical First Assist training

Benefits

We offer a benefits package including holiday entitlement in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our pension scheme, and discounted gym membership at £25/month.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate governing body (NMC or HCPC)

Experience

• Post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a theatre environment

Other

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the nature of the work.