Senior Theatre Practitioner

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season ticket loan

Staff gym

Staff library

Confidential support

Retail discounts

Car leasing

On-site accommodation

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at Westmoreland Street invites applications for a Senior Theatre Practitioner (Scrub) with at least 4 years’ experience at Band 5. You will work as part of the perioperative team delivering high-quality surgical services, including Urology scrub experience.

The post requires registration as an RGN or ODP and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with evidence of CPD.
• Experience as a scrub practitioner in Urology.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and portfolio.
• Demonstrates ability to educate others and participate in governance.

Responsibilities

• Function as a scrub practitioner within the perioperative team to deliver high-quality surgical care.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the theatre and maintain effective communication within the team.

Skills

Registered Nurse Part 1/2 or relevant

ODP with Dip HE/NVQ 3/City & Guilds 75

Teaching course

Accredited qualification in Anaes/Thea

NVQ assessor

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Theatre Practitioner

The closing date is 28 September 2026

University College London Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major Teaching Hospital and

Research Centre with state of the art facilities. WeCurrently have a vacancy within the Surgical Specialties Division.

We require a dynamic and motivated Scrub Practitioner with at least 4 years' experience at Band 5.

Working as a Scrub Nurse or Scrub Operating Department Practitioner you will be required to function effectively as a member of the perioperative team to ensure the provision and development of an efficient and high quality surgical service. You will need to deliver a holistic care package which is current, evidence based and effective. You will also have a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, and be able to contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department.

Main duties of the job

We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities exist to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programmes.

The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be currently registered as a practitioner (RGN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. They will also be able to demonstrate experience as a scrub practitioner in Urology.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, a subsidised social club including gym, a library for staff to use, free independent and confidential support for all staff, large retail discounts, car leasing scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few... for more information on our staff benefits please see attached poster.We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Registered ODP with Dip HE, NVQ 3, or City & Guilds 752
• Teaching course
• Accredited qualification in Anaes/Theatres/Recovery
• NVQ assessor

Experience

• Previous experience at Band 5
• Previous experience in Anaes/Theatres/Recovery

Communication

• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats

Personal And People Development

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
• Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
• Reflective in Practice
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others

Quality

• Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality

Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs

• Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
• Able to take charge of ward in absence of senior staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

£47,951 to £56,863 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-8261612

Job locations

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street