Theatre Scrub Practitioner

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join the NHS team at Southampton General Hospital. The role involves providing specialist assistance in theatre environments, supporting both staff and patients across various surgical teams. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be ready for a dynamic working approach within a high-performing team.

Benefits

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register.
• Ability to assist in perioperative care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of skills required to support learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled specialist assistance in patient care.
• Act as patient advocate maintaining high patient care standards.
• Participate in full range of theatre shifts and teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Time Management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse or ODP

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Practitioner to join our CEPOD and Neuro/Angio teams at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Practitioner to join our CEPOD and Neuro/Angio teams at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

Our Neurosurgery Theatres and Angiography Team are looking for a highly enthusiastic and dynamic individual with or without scrub experience in Neuro/Neuro Angio. The successful candidate is expected to have good communication skills to support the team in achieving high standards of patient care within theatres.

We run four Operating Theatres Monday to Friday and support 24-hour Neuro Emergency patient pathways. We cover both adult and paediatric neurosurgery and 24 h stroke services.

Our CEPOD team are looking for a highly enthusiastic and dynamic individual with excellent scrub skill in general surgery theatres along with good communication skills to support the team in achieving high standards of patient care within the CEPOD theatres.

CEPOD team manages two CEPOD theatres, acute surgery and plastic surgery Lists. Our main CEPOD theatre is very fast paced service which runs 24/7 and covers a wide range of general surgery specialties such as Vascular, Thoracic, HPB, Upper GI, Colorectal, Paediatric, Urology, ENT, MaxFax. We are very dedicated team working in close relationship with the multidisciplinary team and are very proud of the care provided for our patient. Last year we were proud to receive the UHS championship award for the service improvement, acknowledging the advancements made within our service

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About Us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Details

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-NM050625

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Your ResponsibilitiesThe successful post holder will:- Provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care throughout the Operating Department.- Participate as an integral member of the team, covering a full range of shifts, including earlies, lates, nights, weekends and ad hoc on calls (if necessary).- Act as the patient advocate and maintain high standards of patient care, in line with NMC or HCPC code of conduct.- Be involved in supporting and mentoring students and new staff as appropriate.

What were looking for:- We are looking for qualified theatre practitioners (RN/RODP) with or without theatre experience. The successful candidate will be trained for Neuro Cranial / Spinal and Interventional Radiology cases (if appointed for Neuro Theatres).- If you possess good communication skills, are patient focused, friendly and a team player we want to hear from you.- In order to assist you to develop your career, you will be mentored and supported during your employment.- We are also offering opportunities for clinical and leadership development, through a career development pathway exploring opportunities for specific clinical development in conjunction with access to leadership pathways. - We are keen to offer a range of opportunities, to include dual skill development. Your home base skill could be added to through a secondment into another theatre discipline. We would be opened to discuss career pathways tailored to your individual career focus. The Neurosurgery and Angiography theatre team and CEPOD team are both dynamic and consist of a very diverse high performing group of individuals who take pride in their work and maintains a high standard of care for patients. Teamwork is at the core of our team values and efficacy is what we always aim for.

Additional information:Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.You are invited to arrange an informal meeting via TEAMS with the Theatre Team Leaders -Paulina Gorska - Golmayo - Mani - contact them via email to arrange a suitable date and time.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Your ResponsibilitiesThe successful post holder will:- Provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care throughout the Operating Department.- Participate as an integral member of the team, covering a full range of shifts, including earlies, lates, nights, weekends and ad hoc on calls (if necessary).- Act as the patient advocate and maintain high standards of patient care, in line with NMC or HCPC code of conduct.- Be involved in supporting and mentoring students and new staff as appropriate.

What were looking for:- We are looking for qualified theatre practitioners (RN/RODP) with or without theatre experience. The successful candidate will be trained for Neuro Cranial / Spinal and Interventional Radiology cases (if appointed for Neuro Theatres).- If you possess good communication skills, are patient focused, friendly and a team player we want to hear from you.- In order to assist you to develop your career, you will be mentored and supported during your employment.- We are also offering opportunities for clinical and leadership development, through a career development pathway exploring opportunities for specific clinical development in conjunction with access to leadership pathways. - We are keen to offer a range of opportunities, to include dual skill development. Your home base skill could be added to through a secondment into another theatre discipline. We would be opened to discuss career pathways tailored to your individual career focus. The Neurosurgery and Angiography theatre team and CEPOD team are both dynamic and consist of a very diverse high performing group of individuals who take pride in their work and maintains a high standard of care for patients. Teamwork is at the core of our team values and efficacy is what we always aim for.

Additional information:Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.You are invited to arrange an informal meeting via TEAMS with the Theatre Team Leaders -Paulina Gorska - Golmayo - Mani - contact them via email to arrange a suitable date and time.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Has the ability to assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient through the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, giving concise accurate handover
• Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required to support learners in practice and to create a positive learning environment.
• Practices and promotes the use of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of current issues within acute health service.
• Understanding of personal accountability.
• Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
• Relevant resus qualification, ie Immediate Life Support
• Experience of working within relevant care setting
• Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification.
• Interest in research to promote good practice
  
  

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Communication
• Manual dexterity
• Microsoft Office skills
• Time management
• Prioritisation
• People management
• Teamwork
• Delegation
• Working under pressure
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Communication
• Manual dexterity
• Microsoft Office skills
• Time management
• Prioritisation
• People management
• Teamwork
• Delegation
• Working under pressure
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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