Senior Theatre Practitioner Scrub

Integrated Care System; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Exeter seeks a Senior Theatre Practitioner Scrub to lead in the South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre theatres. The role involves overseeing surgical procedures, supporting junior staff, and ensuring a high standard of care. Candidates must be registered ODPs or nurses with orthopaedic experience. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including flexible working, a generous leave policy, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a scrub practitioner in orthopaedic settings.
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of theatre procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the theatre team in various surgical procedures.
• Provide clinical support for junior staff and students.
• Participate in teaching and assessment of in-house competencies.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner

Team Leadership

Clinical Teaching

Education

Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Job description

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Theatre Practitioner Scrub

The closing date is 11 August 2025

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic registered ODP or registered nurse to join our small team in the South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre theatres, based in the Nightingale NHS Hospital, Exeter. The applicant will be an experienced orthopaedic scrub practitioner and able to lead and work within a multi disciplinary team. The Nightingale Hospital embraces innovation and collaborative working.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

To lead and work within the Theatres, and give support for Registered Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners, AHPs, Senior Theatre Healthcare Support Worker, and Theatre Healthcare Support Workers and clinical stores teams in order to maintain a skilled and competent workforce. To support students and any other learners in this environment. To actively participate in the teaching, delivery and assessment of skills assessments/in-house competencies /university-accredited modules.

To work clinically within theatres as a senior scrub practitioner. To include covering anaesthetics and recovery if appointee is a qualified anaesthetic nurse or an ODP competent in these areas, where service provision is required.

Working Pattern : 5 day weekday service, with potential to develop to 7 day service. Usual working pattern over 4 days. Typical day 07:30 start to 17:30. closed for

Interview Date: Tuesday 19th August 2025

For further information please contact: Clinical Nurse Manager [e-mail] or Clinical Matron [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust