Scrub Practitioner - Band 5

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is advertising a Band 5 Scrub Practitioner to join our Theatres team at Macclesfield District General Hospital. This permanent full-time post (37.5 hours per week) includes day shifts, night shifts, on calls and weekends.

You will be a motivated nurse with current NMC registration, have relevant perioperative experience, and be committed to delivering high-quality patient care across the peri-operative journey.

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent acute or relevant clinical experience (including student placements).
• Experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff.
• Experience taking charge or leading a shift.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and ethics in the department.
• Organise the smooth running of your designated area in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Promote a positive team spirit and maintain high staff morale.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with hospital policies.

Skills

Acute clinical experience

Mentoring or supervising junior staff

Leading a shift

Teamwork and collaboration

Effective communication

Documentation and record-keeping

CPD and professional development

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Post-registration clinical course

Job description

Main area Theatres Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (includes day shifts, night shifts, on calls and weekends) Job ref 209-A-26-8361599

Site Macclesfield District Town Victoria Road, Macclesfield Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Scrub Practitioner to join our fantastic and friendly team in Theatres at Macclesfield District General Hospital.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, experienced and passionate about Theatres. They will have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be a key member of the team in providing the highest quality care during the patients peri-operative journey.

The post holder will have full support and development opportunities.

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To maintain high standards of professional conduct and to promote good professional ethics throughout the Department.

To organise the smooth running of your designated area in the absence of the Team Leader and engender a team spirit with all members of the unit, maintaining a high staff morale.

To ensure that work is carried out in accordance with hospital policies.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Experience

• Evidence of recent acute or relevant clinical experience (including student placements)
• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; effective documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build therapeutic relationships
• Ability to work within a team and take delegated responsibility, understanding of professional boundaries
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively in a busy clinical setting
• Confident in using electronic patient records and digital systems
• Compassionate, reliable, committed to person-centred care; demonstrates resilience and emotional maturity
• Proficient in clinical procedures relevant to the area (e.g., IV administration, catheterisation)
• Experience liaising with families and multi-agency professionals
• Knowledge of local and national healthcare initiatives
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Understanding of NMC Code, safeguarding and consent; working knowledge of NHS values and standards
• Post-registration course relevant to clinical area

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role requirements

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Tracy Grimsey Job title Deputy Operational Manager for Theatres and HSDU Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01625 661498 Additional information

Jade Lloyd

Deputy Operational Manager for Theatres and HSDU

01625 661498