Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (Bank)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlements

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital is seeking a Bank Theatre Practitioner to join the theatre department on an ad hoc basis. The role focuses on scrub work within surgical teams, delivering perioperative care across a varied caseload and supervising junior colleagues.

Weekend shifts are part of the pattern, with scope for Surgical First Assist training. Applicants must be registered with NMC or HCPC and have post-registration scrub experience in theatre.

Qualifications

• Post-registration scrub experience in theatre.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality perioperative care across varied caseload.
• Supervise and develop junior team members.
• Use modern theatre equipment and facilities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

Team player

Job description

A bank Theatre Practitioner post in the theatre department at Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, filled on an ad hoc basis with no fixed weekly hours. The role centres on scrub work within surgical teams, delivering perioperative care across a varied caseload and supervising and developing junior colleagues. Weekend shifts are part of the pattern, and there is scope for Surgical First Assist training. Applicants need professional registration with NMC or HCPC and post-registration scrub experience in theatre.

What the job involves

• Working within a multidisciplinary team across a varied patient caseload
• Providing high-quality perioperative care
• Supervising, supporting and developing junior members of the team
• Creating clinically effective, evidence-based patient care and experiences
• Using modern technology, equipment and facilities
• Pursuing continuous development, which can include Surgical First Assist training

Qualifications

• Qualifications relevant to professional registration

Registration & licences

• Registration with the appropriate governing body (NMC or HCPC)

Experience

• Post-registration experience in scrub roles within a theatre environment

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Empathetic approach
• Team player with a passion for exceptional patient care

What’s offered

• Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive
• Access to the pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership at £35 a month
• Opportunities for growth and personal development