Theatre Scrub Nurse/Practitioner

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London seeks a dedicated Band 5 Theatre Scrub Nurse/Practitioner for its Main Theatres team. The role includes supporting surgeries, ensuring sterile environments, and providing exceptional patient care. Applicants should be NMC/HCPC registered with theatre experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of £37,259 to £45,356 annually and is full-time with permanent contract status.

Qualifications

• NMC / HCPC registered with Theatre/scrub experience.
• Experience of managing workload; experience of working in a theatre team.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, individualized care to all patients.
• Assist surgeons during all surgical procedures.
• Work autonomously in the theatre areas.
• Ensure standards are met as per national and local guidelines.

Skills

Professional attitude

Knowledge of specialty

Education

NMC / HCPC registered

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Band 5 Theatre Scrub Nurse/Practitioner to join our Main Theatres team. The suite includes five operating theatres and one treatment room, with one theatre specialising in trauma and orthopaedics supported by laminar flow technology. A 10-bed recovery unit ensures safe post-operative care. You will work across a range of specialities, supporting the surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment, preparing instruments, and delivering safe, effective care throughout the perioperative journey. You may also rotate through the Day Stay Unit, which houses three theatres and two endoscopy rooms, and the Surgical Centre, which manages admissions and discharges for over 6,000 elective patients annually. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a busy, supportive environment focused on high quality patient care.

Main duties

• To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision.
• The role demands the flexibility of being able to work across all specialties carried out within the department.
• To be responsible for a defined caseload as a named nurse.
• The post holder will be required to provide assistance to the surgeons during all surgical procedures whether under local or general anesthetics.
• The post holder will be required to work autonomously in the theatre areas of the Trust, providing knowledge and skills for surgery in the peri-operative setting.
• The post holder is responsible for planning, implementing and assessing care of patients.
• The post holder will ensure that standards are met as per national and local guidelines, including National Frameworks.
• The post holder will participate in all the operating theatres in the Trust and is expected to take part in on call, night shifts and weekend duties.

About us

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. Homerton Hospital has attained the highest possible rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services, and the Trust manages services at St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all staff. All staff are expected to embody our Trust values and Fair Recruitment Standards. The Trust supports and develops its staff, including its nursing community, with a range of benefits and has been recognised as a Best Place to Work.

Details

• Date posted: 26 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year (pro rata for part-time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 293-SWNS-0504
• Job locations: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR

Job description

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For this role, please view the attachments on the page. The person specification outlines the criteria against which your application will be assessed.

Qualifications and experience

• Education/Qualifications Essential: NMC / HCPC registered with Theatre/scrub experience
• Desirable: NMC / HCPC registered with Theatre/scrub experience

• Experience Essential: Experience of managing workload; Experience of working in a theatre team
• Desirable: Experience of teaching students and junior staff

Skills/Abilities

• Essential: Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times
• Desirable: Good knowledge of specialty and the role of the recovery practitioner

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

UK registration and sponsorship

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details

Employer: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR