Scrub Practitioner

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Banks; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Mentored induction program

Support from theatre education team

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Scrub Practitioner to join the dynamic theatre team at Chorley Hospital. The role requires registration (ODP or Nursing) with scrub experience and a passion for surgical care.

You will rotate through ENT, Max Fax, Breast, or vascular specialties and contribute to mentoring future healthcare professionals. The post offers induction support, ongoing education, and a committed theatre education team within an inclusive

Qualifications

• NMC/HCPC Registration current and evidence of continuing development.
• RN1/RN2 General Nursing posts or ODP qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing education or development.

Responsibilities

• Scrub across multiple specialties with rotation (ENT, Max Fax, Breast, or vascular).
• Support and mentor future healthcare professionals within the team.
• Deliver high-quality peri-operative care and maintain professional practice.
• Maintain a well-organised and safe clinical environment.
• Provide clinical supervision and direction for colleagues and students.

Skills

NMC/HCPC Registration

RN1/RN2 General Nursing Posts/ODP

Peri-operative care

Scrub experience

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing/ODP

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Scrub Practitioner

The closing date is 12 November 2026

Join Our Dynamic Theatre Team at Chorley Theatres, Chorley Hospital Are you motivated, energetic, and eager to make a real difference in patient care? Ifyou'reforward-thinking and enthusiastic, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Ifyou'rea registered ODP or Nurse with a passion for surgical care, we want to hear from you!

Our vision is clear: deliver world-class peri-operative care to every patient. And in return,we'recommitted to offering you the support, development, and career opportunities you deserve, all within an inclusive and welcoming environment.

What We Offer

• Exciting learning opportunities designed to help you unlock your full potential
• A fully supported induction program with a dedicated mentor by your side
• Continuous support from our experienced theatre clinical education team

Main duties of the job

By joining Lancashire Teaching Hospitals,you'll become part of a dedicated team covering a range of scrub disciplines. You will have the opportunity to rotate though various specialities, gaining knowledge and experience.

We'relooking for Scrub Practitioners who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centredsurgical care, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and excited to embrace new challenges.

As a valued team member,you'llalso play a crucial role in supporting and mentoring future healthcare professionals, helping shape the next generation of theatre experts.

Main duties of the job

To support the Team Leaders in the day to day efficient running of the clinical area by providing excellent peri-op care to Patients by maintaining standards of care and professional practice.

Be responsible for assisting in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised Health and wellbeing needs of patients in line with the Trust Values / HCPC and NMC professional frameworks.

Ensure the productive operation of the clinical area by ensuring that a well organised and safeenvironment is maintained.

Act as a strong role model and encourage and support the professional development of self and others. Provide clinical supervision and direction for all colleagues and students to support them in reaching their full potential.

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

These are exciting times ahead for theatres here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as we are committed to service development within theatres offering staff the opportunity to share ideas and look at new ways of working through our staff voices forum.

Our vision for theatres is to deliver first class peri-operative care for every patient. In return our commitment to you is to offer support, development and opportunities in an inclusive environment.

Job responsibilities

Youll bring your scrub experience and a genuine enthusiasm for innovation, championing new ideas and positive change within the team.

Excellent communication skills are essential and if you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment, youll fit right in. Plus, well back your growth with plenty of educational and experiential learning opportunities.

Our vision is to deliver world-class peri-operative care to every patient, every time.

You must be a registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with scrub experience in either ENT, Max Fax, Breast, or vascular surgery ready to work with a motivated, enthusiastic team

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• Appropriate NMC/HCPC Registration
• RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts/ODP
• Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
• Degree / Diploma
• NMC Recognised mentorship qualification or willingness to working towards within 18 months

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to practice
• Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
• Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
• Knowledge of ethical issues
• Knowledge of Leadership and Management
• Research and Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearPer Annum, Pro Rata