Theatre Scrub & Circulate Practitioner (ODP/Nurse)

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Theatre Practitioner/ODP Scrub (Band 5) to join Ashford Theatres. The post covers scrub and circulating duties in a busy perioperative environment across multiple theatres, with rotation through specialties and opportunities for professional development.

You will be NMC-registered or HCPC-registered and have a relevant Diploma/degree. The role includes on-call and night shifts, ongoing training, and a supportive team focusing on

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered ODP.
• Qualifications/competence relevant to practice.
• Diploma/degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support and knowledge to patients within clinical areas in the operating department.
• Act as a role model and promote excellence in Theatre Practice and empower staff to develop clinical skills.
• Deliver skilled practical care and lead in planning and delivery of individualised patient care with junior staff.
• Be prepared to extend knowledge and rotate to other specialties.
• Participate in emergency cover, on-call shifts and night duty where applicable.
• Adhere to infection control practices and SOPs to maintain high-quality care.

Skills

NMC/HCPC Registration

Perioperative practice

Diploma/degree

Education

Diploma/degree or equivalent

Perioperative theory

Job description

Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Theatre Practitioner/ODP Scrub (Band 5) to join Ashford Theatres. The post covers scrub and circulating duties in a busy perioperative environment across multiple theatres, with rotation through specialties and opportunities for professional development.

You will be NMC-registered or HCPC-registered and have a relevant Diploma/degree. The role includes on-call and night shifts, ongoing training, and a supportive team focusing on