Theatre Scrub Practitioner – Surgery Centre

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

About The Department

The Theatre department at Welbeck Surgery Centre is central to delivering safe, high-quality surgical care across a wide range of specialties. Designed to support precision, efficiency, and patient comfort, our theatre environment combines advanced facilities with a calm, patient-focused approach to day-case surgery.

Working closely with consultants, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams, the department ensures seamless perioperative care from admission through to discharge. Every aspect of the service is underpinned by clinical excellence, strong governance, and a shared commitment to outstanding patient outcomes and experience

About The Role

As a Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Nurse or ODP), you will play a key role in delivering exceptional perioperative care within a modern, fast-paced surgical environment. Acting as a clinical expert within the theatre team, you will support safe and effective surgical procedures while ensuring patients receive compassionate, high quality care throughout their journey.

You will work collaboratively with consultants and colleagues across multiple specialties, undertaking scrub and circulating duties while maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice. This role also offers opportunities to take on leadership responsibility, deputising when required and contributing to the smooth running of theatre lists and daily operations.

The position requires flexibility and adaptability, with practitioners rotating across specialties in line with service needs. You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supporting quality initiatives, governance activities, and the development of best practice across the department.

This role is ideal for a motivated practitioner who thrives in a dynamic theatre environment, takes pride in clinical excellence, and is committed to delivering an outstanding patient and consultant experience.

Key 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

About You

You are a qualified Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC or HCPC registration and a strong foundation in scrub practice. You are confident working across surgical specialties and bring a proactive, patient centred approach to everything you do.

You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building strong working relationships with colleagues, consultants, and patients. Comfortable working in a fast paced environment, you remain organised, adaptable, and focused on delivering high standards of care under pressure.

A collaborative team player with leadership potential, you take pride in maintaining clinical excellence while supporting others’ development. You are committed to continuous professional development, governance, and contributing to service improvement.

Why Join Our Day Surgery Team?

• Excellent work-life balance with no on-call commitments and no weekend working.


• Enjoy the predictability of a fixed 4-day working week, allowing for more time outside of work.


• Work a consistent shift pattern of 7:30am to 9:00pm, making it easier to plan your personal life.


• Be part of a dedicated Day Surgery Unit, delivering high-quality care to children and young people in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.


• Benefit from a role that offers a great balance of clinical experience, team collaboration, and continuity within a supportive service.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Welbeck, we believe exceptional care starts with inclusive teams. We are committed to creating a workplace where difference is valued and excellence is expected; where people feel respected, and everyone is supported to do their very best. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and appoint on merit, recognising that diverse perspectives strengthen clinical quality, leadership, operational delivery and patient care.