Theatre Scrub Practitioner – 4-Day Week, Day Surgery

Welbeck; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed 4-day week

No on-call commitments

No weekend working

Shift pattern 7:30am–9:00pm

Job summary

Welbeck Surgery Centre in London is seeking a Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Nurse or ODP) to join our fast-paced day surgery team. You will provide scrub and circulating support, ensure patient safety and maintain high standards of perioperative care across specialties.

We value collaborative, patient-centred care with leadership potential. The role offers a stable 4-day week, predictable shifts, and opportunities to contribute to governance and quality improvement within our Day Surgery Unit.

Qualifications

• You are a qualified Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC or HCPC registration and a strong foundation in scrub practice.
• You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building strong working relationships with colleagues, consultants, and patients.
• A collaborative team player with leadership potential, you take pride in maintaining clinical excellence while supporting others’ development.

Responsibilities

• Act as a skilled scrub or circulating practitioner, supporting a range of surgical procedures
• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient centred perioperative care at all times
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure all documentation reflects patient care and outcomes
• Promote and adhere to WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and best practice guidelines
• Support theatre efficiency, including list management, patient flow, and resource utilisation
• Act as a mentor and role model to junior staff and learners within the department
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, and clinical governance standards
• Escalate incidents, risks, or concerns appropriately and contribute to a culture of safety

Job description

Welbeck Surgery Centre in London is seeking a Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Nurse or ODP) to join our fast-paced day surgery team. You will provide scrub and circulating support, ensure patient safety and maintain high standards of perioperative care across specialties.

We value collaborative, patient-centred care with leadership potential. The role offers a stable 4-day week, predictable shifts, and opportunities to contribute to governance and quality improvement within our Day Surgery Unit.