Theatre Scrub Practitioner - MITU Day Surgery Theatre

The London Clinic; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private hospital in London is seeking a Band 5 Registered Practitioner (Nurse or ODP) to join the Minimally Invasive Treatment Unit. The role involves preparing and managing surgical equipment, delivering high-quality perioperative care across specialties like Urology, Gynaecology, and ENT. The ideal candidate will have a year of theatre experience and scrub skills. Benefits include private medical insurance and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Travel season ticket loan

Family friendly benefits

Retail discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s post-registration theatre experience.
• Demonstrable scrub skills in Urology, Gynaecology, and ENT.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Undertake the scrub role and complete all mandatory surgical checks.
• Support safe patient positioning and transfer during procedures.
• Act in the circulating role to maintain theatre operations.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Scrub skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Job description

The role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 5 Registered Practitioner (Nurse or ODP) to join our expert team in the Minimally Invasive TreatmentUnit (MITU) at The London Clinic. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside leading consultants and theatre teams, delivering high-quality perioperative care across a range of surgical specialties, with a focus on Urology, Gynaecology and ENT.

You will play a vital role in preparing and managing surgical equipment, supporting procedures from start to finish, and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care throughout the perioperative journey.

You will play a vital role in preparing and managing surgical equipment, supporting procedures from start to finish, and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care throughout the perioperative journey.

About us

Our Main Theatres and MITU are at the forefront of surgical innovation, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and designed to deliver both complex and minimally invasive procedures. MITU specialises in advanced techniques that promote faster recovery and improved patient outcomes.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London’s medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.

We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.

Key Duties

• Prepare, assemble, and check surgical instruments, equipment, and consumables for a range of procedures, ensuring readiness for each surgical list.
• Undertake the scrub role in a professional and proficient manner, including completing all mandatory surgical checks.
• Support safe patient positioning and transfer before, during, and after procedures.
• Act in the circulating role when required, maintaining safe and efficient theatre operations.
• Maintain stock control and ensure equipment is in optimal working order.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives and share ideas for service development.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, acting as a positive role model within the team.

Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Minimum of one year’s post-registration theatre experience.
• Demonstrable scrub skills, ideally with experience in Urology, Gynaecology, and ENT.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development, with clear pathways and access to further education

Apply Now

We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis. The advert may close early once all vacancies are filled, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Strictly no agency contact please.All direct applications will be considered in line with our recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.