Theatre Scrub Practitioner

Nuffield Health; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Lifestyle and wellbeing rewards

Job summary

Nuffield Health York Hospital is looking for an experienced Scrub Nurse or Theatre Practitioner (ODP) to join a dedicated surgical team. You will be registered with NMC or HCPC and bring post‑registration experience, precision, and a patient‑centred approach in a fast-paced theatre environment.

Desirable SFA qualifications may be pursued in partnership with De Montfort University. A supportive benefits package including free gym membership and wellbeing rewards is provided to help you feel

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate professional governing body (NMC or HCPC).
• Passionate about high standards of patient care in the operating theatre.
• Motivated, flexible, reliable team player in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior surgical teams to support scrubbing and theatre procedures.
• Handle a varied caseload across specialties with accuracy and care.
• Assist in maintaining clear communication and patient safety.
• Assist in supervising and supporting junior team members.
• Contribute to delivering clinically effective and evidence-based patient experiences.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

SFA qualification desirable

Job description

Wherever you’re currently working, Nuffield Health is where you’ll excel. As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we can offer you a unique opportunity to feel valued, free from constraints and able to grow your career, while you’re helping us offer the highest standards of care. It starts here. It starts with you.

As an experienced Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) at York Hospital, you will be registered with the appropriate professional governing body (NMC or HCPC) and possess the relevant qualifications, skills, and post-registration experience. You are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care, have exceptional attention to detail, and consistently demonstrate professionalism within the operating theatre environment. You are a motivated, flexible, and reliable team player who thrives in a fast-paced surgical setting and is committed to supporting excellent patient outcomes.

Current surgical specialities include:

• Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• Gynaecology
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• ENT
• Urology
• Ophthalmology
• Pain Management
• Spinal Surgery
• Maxillofacial Surgery
• Breast Surgery

A Surgical First Assistant (SFA) qualification is desirable but not essential. Candidates who do not currently hold this qualification may have the opportunity to undertake SFA training in partnership with De Montfort University.

As a Scrub Nurse or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will:

• Work with some of the best in the field
• Enjoy a varied caseload
• Put your communication skills to work
• Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team
• Shape patient experiences that are always clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free membership across all of our fitness clubs, to a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing rewards. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health York Hospital.

Nuffield Health York Hospital opened in 2004 and we provide a comprehensive range of private healthcare services, our areas of specialty include cosmetic surgery, male and female health and spinal care and our facilities and high standards of care make Nuffield Health York Hospital, one of the leading providers of private healthcare in the area. We have also received a “Good” rating from the CQC.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.