Scrub Practitioner – Neuro & Spinal Surgery (Training)

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our Neuro & Spinal Theatres Cluster. You will participate in all perioperative activities, support the Team Leader when required, and help deliver safe, high‑quality patient care across our theatres, Medirooms and recovery areas.

The post offers bespoke training, development days and multidisciplinary simulation learning, with opportunities to deputise and advance within a supportive NHS

Qualifications

• Qualified Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Registered with NMC/HCPC as applicable.
• Evidence of teamwork and ability to work in a multidisciplinary perioperative setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all perioperative activities within the scrub/circulating roles.
• Support the Team Leader when required/experience allows.
• Run theatre lists efficiently and ensure patient safety and care standards.
• Care for and maintain instrumentation and equipment within your area.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to training and assessments.
• Contribute to the safe management of resources within scrub/circulating areas.

Skills

Scrub nursing

ODP experience

Teamwork

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our Neuro & Spinal Theatres Cluster. You will participate in all perioperative activities, support the Team Leader when required, and help deliver safe, high‑quality patient care across our theatres, Medirooms and recovery areas.

The post offers bespoke training, development days and multidisciplinary simulation learning, with opportunities to deputise and advance within a supportive NHS