Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Theatre Practitioner – Scrub to join their Theatre Team. This role requires at least 2 years of experience in scrubbing for various surgical specialties. Competitive salary and benefits including holidays, private healthcare insurance, and pension plans offered. Join a dynamic environment that values individual perspectives and promotes professional development in a supportive setting.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience scrubbing in theatres.
• Qualification as Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with valid registration.
• Strong knowledge of clinical practices required.

Responsibilities

• Join the dedicated Theatre Team at Princess Grace Hospital.
• Scrub for various surgical specialties including Spinal and Robotic.
• Support a positive working environment.

Skills

Minimum of 2 years’ experience scrubbing in theatres

Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse qualification

Strong knowledge of clinical practices

Commitment to continuous professional development

Collaborative team player

Education

Valid NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – Scrub

Princess Grace Hospital, London

Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Saturday – Earlies, Long Days, Late + On Calls
Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance

We are currently seeking a Theatre Practitioner – Scrub to join our dedicated Theatre Team at The Princess Grace Hospital, rated "Good" by the CQC. Our theatres offer a dynamic and professional environment, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a wide range of surgical specialties.

The Princess Grace Hospital is one of London’s leading multidisciplinary private hospitals, featuring seven theatres across two floors, two recovery suites, and a robotic surgery suite — providing a cutting‑edge setting for surgical excellence.

We are happy to consider applications from experienced theatre scrub practitioners with 2+ years of experience scrubbing for the following surgical specialties:

• Spinal
• Robotic
• Reconstructive
• General
• Gynaecology
• Urology
• Orthopaedics

At HCA UK, we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience scrubbing in theatres
• Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse qualification with valid NMC/HCPC registration
• Strong knowledge of clinical practices
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• A collaborative team player, willing to support colleagues and contribute to a positive working environment

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness – We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.