Scrub Theatre Practitioner | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner to join Rugby St Cross theatres in our fast-paced Theatres Department. You will provide expert peri-operative scrub support for elective orthopaedic surgery, with opportunities to learn complex revision arthroplasty and robotic techniques, while upholding NMC/HCPC standards and Trust policies.

As a regionally GIRFT-accredited surgical hub, the Trust is dedicated to patient safety, high-quality

Qualifications

• Scrub practitioner with proven scrub experience, particularly in elective orthopaedic surgery.
• Interest in learning complex revision arthroplasty and robotic surgery.
• Adhere to NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct and Trust policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate peri-operative care.
• Acknowledge patient preferences and rights during surgery.
• Maintain health, safety and infection control in clinical areas.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain materials/equipment for procedures.
• Support and care for patients during procedures.
• Contribute to treating patients during clinical emergencies.
• Receive, transfer and position patients for procedures.
• Maintain accurate and legible records of care.

Job description

Scrub Theatre Practitioner | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Rugby St Cross theatres are seeking highly skilled and experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners to join our dynamic and fast-paced Theatres Department.

Our elective hub comprises of 6 theatres and a treatment room covering a variety specialties, delivering a wide range of complex and elective procedures. We are looking for a motivated and adaptable practitioner with proven scrub experience, particularly in elective orthopaedic surgery, with a keen interest to learn and develop skills for complex revision arthroplasty and robotic surgery.

The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting surgical teams to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. You will be expected to demonstrate expert clinical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a multidisciplinary environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the regions GIRFT accredited surgical hubs, offering exposure to advanced surgical techniques and opportunities for professional development.

The practitioner will be responsible for their own professional conduct in line with NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct. They will adhere to and understand all Trust & local policies and procedures.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the peri-operative care of patients using specialist knowledge and skills.
• Acknowledge personal preferences, rights and choice of patients undergoing surgery.
• Maintain health, safety and the control of infection in clinical work areas in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain materials and equipment for clinical procedures, take action if found to be faulty.
• Support, monitor and care for patients during clinical procedures.
• Contribute to treating patients during clinical emergencies.
• Receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate & legible records of care.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Clinical - Surgery

• Assess requirements of theatre
• Provide all necessary equipment and materials for the list.
• Monitor all equipment used, act if found to be faulty.
• Demonstrate knowledge of operative procedures/departmental procedures

Teamwork

• Communicate effectively with other members of the theatre team and other clinical work areas.
• Acknowledge and value people’s roles within the team.
• Recognize own and others’ limitations within the team.
• Participate in achieving the aims of the department/Trust.

Leadership and Innovation

• Demonstrate a flexible attitude to changes in practice within the theatre department and the Trust.
• Reflect theatre philosophy within their work area.
• Recognise, prevent and diffuse areas of conflict within the theatre environment.
• Recognise and forward any complaints from patients/carers/visitors and communicate them to senior staff.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Nov 2026