Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Obstetrics and Gynaecology Theatres)

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

Job summary

Join a leading NHS hospital as a Band 5 Theatre Scrub Practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering excellent patient care.

Benefits

In-house development opportunities

External development opportunities

Support for career progression

Qualifications

• RGN or ODP registration required.
• Anaesthetic and/or surgical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Circulating and scrubbing in all Obstetric and Gynaecology cases.
• Supporting patient positioning in theatres.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Decision-Making

Education

RGN or ODP

Job description

Job summary

Band 5 Theatre Scrub Practitioner - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Theatres

**Friendly and supportive environment with learning and developmental opportunities.**

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Theatre Practitioner to join our motivated and dynamic team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading.

Our hospital is part of the NHS Foundation Trust, rated Good by CQC and considered one of the best hospitals to work in the UK, ranked 6th nationally.

Our Obstetrics and Gynaecology Theatre unit comprises two obstetric and two gynaecology theatres within a busy twenty-operating-theatres department. We focus on delivering excellent patient experience and quality of care with patient safety as a priority.

We seek enthusiastic team members eager to learn and develop. While the position is based in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, there are opportunities to work across other specialties such as urology and plastics.

The successful candidate will demonstrate high standards of practice, with excellent communication, clinical, and decision-making skills.

We offer in-house and external development opportunities and support for career progression.

Applications are welcome from NMC registered nurses or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioners (ODP).

Main duties of the job

1. Circulating and scrubbing in all Obstetric and Gynaecology cases.
2. Supporting patient positioning in theatres.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Theatre Practitioners who aspire to learn and develop as part of our inspirational team. Full support and training will be provided, regardless of specific specialty experience.

Although roles are based in specific departments, there are opportunities to work across different specialties.

Successful candidates will uphold high standards of practice, with excellent communication, clinical, and decision-making skills.

You should be able to translate the trust's vision of high-quality care and excellent patient experience into actionable practice.

We provide comprehensive in-house and external development opportunities and support for career progression.

About us

Reading is situated on the River Thames and benefits from excellent road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. It offers excellent leisure, shopping, and cultural facilities, making it a great place to live and work. The area is known for some of the UK's best state and private schools.

The CQC recently rated the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's care as Good.

Our "CARE" values are: Compassionate, Inspirational, Resourceful, Excellent. These reflect the kind of Trust we aspire to be. Join our dedicated staff to help us achieve this vision.

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 193-7159674PCG

Job location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of the Trust's theatres by providing skilled assistance to medical staff during the administration, maintenance, and termination of general, regional, or local anaesthetics, undertaking scrubbing and circulating duties, and providing skilled care in recovery.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• RGN or RODP

Experience (Essential)

• Anaesthetic and/or surgical and/or recovery skills as specified in the post advertised

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required to verify no previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN

Website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/