Scrub Practitioner
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Scrub Practitioner to join the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theatres and support colorectal MDT at Royal Preston Hospital. The role demands scrub experience and a passion for high-quality, patient-centered peri-operative care.
You must be registered with NMC/HCPC or as an ODP, with the ability to mentor trainees and work in a dynamic teaching hospital environment. Salary ranges and a structured induction are provided.
Qualifications
- Registration and professional registration with NMC/HCPC is essential.
- Nursing posts or ODP background and current UK registration.
- Relevant degree or diploma in nursing or healthcare professions.
Responsibilities
- Scrub experience in obstetrics, gynaecology or/and colorectal surgery.
- Support and mentor future healthcare professionals within theatres.
- Deliver high quality, patient-centered surgical care in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Job description
Join Our Dynamic Theatre Team at Sharoe Green Theatres, Royal Preston Hospital! Are you motivated, energetic, and eager to make a real difference in patient care? If you're forward-thinking and enthusiastic, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
If you're a 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're committed to offering you the support, development, and career opportunities you deserve, all within an inclusive and welcoming environment.
- 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
By joining Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you'll become part of a dedicated team covering the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theatres whilst supporting our Colorectal MDT.
We're looking for Scrub Practitioners who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred surgical care, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and excited to embrace new challenges.
As a valued team member, you'll also play a crucial role in supporting and mentoring future healthcare professionals, helping shape the next generation of theatre experts.
We are looking for Scrub Practitioners who have a passion for providing high quality patient focused surgical care who have a flexible attitude towards work and a desire for new challenges. As a trust we are committed to the development of future healthcare professionals and theatres is pivotal to these trainees. As a qualified practitioner you would be expected to contribute to their development and support.
If you would like to be part of a forward thinking team in an ambitious teaching hospital with a dynamic and expanding department, please get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you.
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. Therefore, we will offer you:
- Great learning opportunities to enable all staff to fulfil their potential
- A fully supported induction programme with a named mentor
- Ongoing support from theatre clinical education team
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.
Date posted: 17 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 10 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 438-PB4848
Job locations: Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, PR2 9HT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
You'll 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, you'll fit right in. Plus, we'll 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 obstetrics, gynaecology or colorectal surgery ready to work with a motivated, enthusiastic team
Job responsibilities
You'll 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, you'll fit right in. Plus, we'll 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 obstetrics, gynaecology or colorectal surgery ready to work with a motivated, enthusiastic team
- 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 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 Ophthalmology Theatre.
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Research and Development
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- 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 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 Ophthalmology Theatre.
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Research and Development
- Knowledge of ethical issues
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, PR2 9HT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact: Interim Clinical Manager, Vicky Ives, vicky.ives@lthtr.nhs.uk, 01772524564
Employer name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, PR2 9HT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact: Interim Clinical Manager, Vicky Ives, vicky.ives@lthtr.nhs.uk, 01772524564
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Scrub Practitioner • Fulwood, United Kingdom
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