Scrub Nurse/ODP | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Scrub Nurses/ODPs at Band 5 to support general, gynaecology surgery and orthopaedics. Roles involve taking charge of a list, coordinating equipment, ensuring specimens are labelled correctly, and delivering a safe, efficient perioperative experience.

Successful candidates will join a high‑performing team that values patient care. Full training is provided; previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Band 5 role in perioperative settings
• Willingness to train new staff
• Ability to coordinate equipment requirements and list management

Responsibilities

• Take charge of a surgical list and ensure patient safety
• Coordinate equipment requirements to keep the list running smoothly
• Ensure specimens are labelled correctly and processed appropriately
• Contribute to a high-quality perioperative experience for patients

Skills

Band 5

Scrub Nurse/ODP

Job description

Scrub Nurse/ODP | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

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The role would be that of a band 5 working in general /gynaecology surgery and orthopaedics A band 5 would be expected to take charge of a list and ensure the patient had the best, safest and efficient experience perioperatively. They would help coordinate the equipment requirements ensuring the list ran smoothly and any specimens taken were dealt with appropriately and labelled correctly.

The North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has exciting opportunities for Scrub Nurses/ODP with part time vacancies.

The successful candidates will be joining a highly successful team that pride themselves at putting patients first.

We are looking for enthusiastic motivated and dynamic individuals who enjoy the challenge of working with a supportive team in a busy environment. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as we offer full training. This is a brilliant chance to join our friendly team in providing a first class service to our patients.

You will work in a supportive atmosphere with huge potential to develop and progress.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026