Scrub Theatre Practitioner - High-Impact Surgical Team

Circle Health Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Family discounts

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

The Blackheath Hospital in London, part of Circle Health Group, has an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner - Scrub to join the Theatres department. This is a full-time, 37.5 hour per week role with a permanent contract and a salary of up to £46,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

You will prepare instruments, maintain sterility, support the anaesthetist, set up theatres, and provide post-operative care. Endoscopy is included; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC) with theatre scrub experience.
• Infection control, manual handling and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a dynamic theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility; anticipate surgeon needs and ensure equipment safety.
• Assist the anaesthetist with equipment preparation, patient monitoring and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vitals and aid discharge readiness.
• Endoscopy included; training will be provided.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Report faults in equipment and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe lists.

Skills

Theatre scrub experience

Education

NMC registered nurse or HCPC registration

Job description

The Blackheath Hospital in London, part of Circle Health Group, has an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner - Scrub to join the Theatres department. This is a full-time, 37.5 hour per week role with a permanent contract and a salary of up to £46,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

You will prepare instruments, maintain sterility, support the anaesthetist, set up theatres, and provide post-operative care. Endoscopy is included; training will be provided.