Theatre Scrub Practitioner

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Chelmsford is seeking a Band 5 Scrub Nurse to join our theatre team. You will work with the burns and plastics service, delivering perioperative nursing care in a busy environment.

The role requires active registration as a Nurse or ODP, commitment to patient safety, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Training and career development are supported in our forward‑looking unit.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP with current UK NMC/HCPC registration.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Willingness to develop skills in plastics surgery and burns care.

Responsibilities

• Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality perioperative nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic patient care.
• Maintain a safe environment in line with health and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and families.
• Act as a role model and mentor to junior staff and students.
• Support theatre budget and stock management.
• Maintain professional portfolio and pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Registered Nurse/ODP

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Site Broomfield Town Chelmsford Salary £31,049 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

As per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold. for the role.

Job overview

Join Our Team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust!

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is a leading Acute Hospital in the East of England, renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare through innovation and teamwork.

We are proud to host the St Andrews Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery - an internationally acclaimed regional centre of excellence serving a population of 3.2 million, with our specialised burns service extending care to nearly 10 million people across the region.

We’re excited to invite an enthusiastic Band 5 Scrub Nurse to join our friendly, dedicated, and forward-thinking theatre team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to take on new challenges and advance their skills within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Our department features five dedicated plastics surgery theatres, performing a wide range of elective plastic procedures and regional trauma cases. We are leaders in breast reconstruction and privileged to operate an internationally recognised burns unit that cares not only for the local community but also receives patients from across the globe.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and developing your expertise in a specialised field, we’d love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Role:

Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure perioperative patients receive high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic and individualised care that respects each patient’s dignity, values, and beliefs.

Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors in line with health and safety standards.

Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, families, and visitors to support safe and compassionate care.

Serve as a clinical and professional role model, demonstrating specialist knowledge and consistently high standards of practice.

Provide support and guidance to students and newly qualified staff, acting as a mentor, educator, and assessor to promote evidence-based practice.

Assist in managing the theatre budget, including maintaining appropriate stock levels and ensuring cost-effective use of resources.

Maintain a professional portfolio and take responsibility for ongoing personal and professional development in line with the NMC Code, hospital policies, and procedures.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

Person specification

Experience

• Registered Nurse/ODP

Knowledge

• Knowledge of clinical information Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment. Knowledge of appropriate clinical treatment options for patients.
• Previous experience of working within specialty area is preferred although training will be provided.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.