Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Bank) – Orthopaedics

Circle Health Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Bank staffing model

Job summary

The London Independent Hospital in Stepney Green, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Scrub team on a bank basis. The role covers flexible shifts, providing instrumental, sterile preparation and support for the surgical team.

You must be registered with NMC or HCPC and have theatre experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery, with orthopaedic scrubbing preferred for THR and TKR cases. Competitive hourly pay and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
• Experience or training in a theatre environment in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery
• Orthopaedic scrub background with THR and TKR knowledge

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and equipment safety.
• Support the anaesthetist with equipment prep, monitoring, airway management and patient positioning.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vitals, manage pain and nausea, prepare patient for discharge.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient needs.
• Check surgical/anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Theatre experience

Orthopaedic scrub (THR & TKR)

Job description

The London Independent Hospital in Stepney Green, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join the Scrub team on a bank basis. The role covers flexible shifts, providing instrumental, sterile preparation and support for the surgical team.

You must be registered with NMC or HCPC and have theatre experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery, with orthopaedic scrubbing preferred for THR and TKR cases. Competitive hourly pay and supportive environment.