Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reading seeks a Theatre Nurse to maintain cleanliness and advocate for patients in a friendly, multidisciplinary team. You will work 37.5 hours over four days without night shifts, Sundays, or on-call duties. Ideal candidates are registered nurses or operating department practitioners with scrub experience. Competitive pay and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

No night shifts

Healthy work-life balance

Competitive pay and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with theatre experience.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk management.
• Up-to-date knowledge of theatre practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of theatre and equipment.
• Develop procedures for blood product handling.
• Advocate for patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Provide total patient care in the peri-operative phase.

Skills

Experience as a scrub practitioner

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Up-to-date with theatre practice

Education

Part 1 registered NMC Nurse or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

You will be working as part of a friendly, welcoming and expert multidisciplinary Theatre Team supported by our experienced Theatre Manager, Natalie. There is no night working, no Sundays, no bank holidays and no on‑call! You can have more time to do the things you love doing.

Role Overview

You will work 37.5 hours over four days and be responsible for ensuring the continual cleanliness of the theatre and equipment. In this role you will develop and execute the correct procedures for ordering, receiving and transferring blood and blood products, as well as blood conservation. Privacy and confidentiality are key throughout the team. You will act as an advocate for the patient in the intra‑operative phase and be responsible for total patient care in the peri‑operative phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of theatre and equipment.
• Develop and implement procedures for ordering, receiving and transferring blood products.
• Advocate for patient privacy and confidentiality during procedures.
• Provide comprehensive patient care throughout the peri‑operative period.
• Support teamwork and contribute to a friendly, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Part 1 registered NMC Nurse with experience as a scrub practitioner in a theatre, or a HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety / Risk management within the operating department.
• Up‑to‑date with current research and developments in theatre practice.
• Orthopaedic scrub experience is desirable, but not essential.

Benefits

• No night shifts, Sundays, bank holidays or on‑call duties.
• Work 37.5 hours over four days, promoting a healthy work‑life balance.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Application Process

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [e-mail] in our friendly resourcing team. We will contact all shortlisted candidates, but please note that Practice Plus Group retains the right to remove this advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.