Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

At The Horder Centre, a leading perioperative care provider, we seek a Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub to join a dedicated theatre team. You will support patient pathways, scrub for procedures, and work in a modern theatre setting with state-of-the-art equipment.

We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and high standards of patient care, including involvement in audits and clinical governance. Orthopaedic exposure is advantageous and you will work within a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in a theatre environment preferred.
• Scrub experience essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care across the perioperative pathway.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for seamless patient journeys.
• Contribute to audits, research and service development.
• Support safe, efficient theatre operations and resource use.
• Create a compassionate environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Theatre scrub

Orthopaedics

Communication

Teamwork

RN/ODP Level 3

Education

RN (RGN) or ODP Level 3

Job description

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub, youll play a vital role across the patient pathway, delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. You will:

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.


• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys.


• Contribute to clinical audits, research, and service development initiatives.


• Support safe, efficient theatre operations and optimal use of resources.


• Help create a positive, empathetic environment for patients, colleagues, and visitors, As a Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub, youll play a vital role across the patient pathway, delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.

You will:

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.


• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys.


• Contribute to clinical audits, research, and service development initiatives.


• Support safe, efficient theatre operations and optimal use of resources.


• Help create a positive, empathetic environment for patients, colleagues, and visitors

What Makes This Role Different?

Work with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in a modern theatre setting.

• Be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement


• Contribute to research and the ongoing development of clinical pathways


• Gain exposure to a varied caseload, including orthopaedic procedures.
  Are you a passionate Senior Theatre Practitioner, Scrub looking to work in a supportive, high-performing clinical environment?, You are a dedicated and motivated practitioner with a genuine passion for delivering excellent patient care., Registered Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP Level 3)

• Previous experience in a theatre environment


• Previous scrub experience


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based care

Desirable:

• Orthopaedic experience


• Mentorship or clinical supervision qualification


• Evidence of continued professional development., You are a dedicated and motivated practitioner with a genuine passion for delivering excellent patient care.

• Registered Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP Level 3)


• Registered Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP Level 3)


• Previous experience in a theatre environment


• Previous scrub experience


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based care, Orthopaedic experience


• Mentorship or clinical supervision qualification


• Evidence of continued professional development.

At The Horder Centre, youll join a close-knit, multidisciplinary theatre team, working with modern technology and facilities to deliver outstanding patient care throughout the perioperative journey.

This is your opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful difference to every patient you support., Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%. We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work. Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world‑class consultants to an even greater number of people. We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.