Theatre Practitioner (Scrub)

Nuffield Health; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Theatre Practitioner (Scrub) at Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital is a full-time role requiring registration with the applicable governing body and post-registration scrub experience, ideally in ophthalmology and orthopaedics. The position involves 37.5 hours per week across three 12.5-hour shifts, with some weekend work.

You will join a close-knit multidisciplinary team, using state-of-the-art technology to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care and patient experiences, while supporting and

Responsibilities

• Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team
• Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals who respect and value what you bring
• Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
• Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Scrub)
Edinburgh Hospital | Theatres | Permanent | Full time | £44,100 per annum

37.5 hours per week (3 x 12.5 hour shifts, includes some weekend work)

As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we offer a fantastic home for your career. And we’ll give you the freedom to work autonomously, making full use of your expertise. Here’s where you bring your drive, passion and high standards to help shape the health of the nation.

As a Theatre Practitioner (Scrub) at Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital, you’ll be registered with the appropriate governing body. You have the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. You will have post-registration experience scrubbing for various cases, ideally with experience in ophthalmology and orthopaedics. You will be flexible, have excellent communication skills and be a great team worker.

As a Theatre Practitioner (Scrub), you will:

• Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team
• Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals who respect and value what you bring
• Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
• Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key

About Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital

Since opening in 2008, our hospital has been at the heart of healthcare in Edinburgh, providing fast, convenient access to specialist consultations, diagnostic services and day-case treatments.

Following our acquisition by Nuffield Health in 2022, we have built on this strong foundation while remaining committed to what matters most: delivering outstanding care in a safe, comfortable and compassionate environment where every patient feels valued.

Today, we are investing heavily in our people, facilities and services, with ambitious plans that will enhance patient care, expand access and establish the hospital as a leading healthcare destination in Scotland.

We were founded in 2008 to offer fast access for outpatient consultation, on-site diagnostic imaging, and day-case surgical treatment, all close to the heart of Scotland’s capital. Since the day we opened our doors we’ve been proud to deliver on our aim: to provide first-class independent healthcare for the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Discover a range of fantastic lifestyle and wellbeing rewards, like our season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and private healthcare. At Nuffield Health, we’ll take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

It starts with you.