Theatre Sister / Charge Nurse - Band 7

NHS; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Band 7 Theatre Sister/Charge Nurse for their General and Vascular Department. This full-time role involves leading theatre coordination, maintaining high clinical standards, and mentoring staff. Candidates should be Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners with significant scrub experience. Benefits include private medical insurance, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for further education.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Travel season ticket loan

Family-friendly benefits

Retail discounts

Clear career pathways

Qualifications

• Significant scrub experience in general and/or vascular surgery.
• Experience in leading a theatre team within a complex surgical environment.
• Knowledge of governance and quality improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily coordination of theatre activities.
• Scrub for complex surgical procedures.
• Mentor and appraise staff for professional development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Advanced Scrub Practitioner qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Band 7 Theatre Sister / Charge Nurse (Scrub) – General and Vascular Department. 37.5 hours per week, split across early and late shifts and on‑call participation. Permanent full‑time role based at 20 Devonshire Place, West End, W1G 6JA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily coordination of theatre activities for general and vascular lists, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Scrub for a range of complex surgical procedures, maintaining high clinical standards.
• Support consultant surgeons and theatre teams in delivering efficient, evidence‑based practice.
• Ensure all equipment, consumables and instruments are prepared and used safely.
• Promote infection prevention, safety compliance and adherence to AFPP and CQC standards.
• Act as a visible clinical role model, leading by example and fostering a culture of safety, professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Line‑manage, mentor and appraise staff; support training and professional development.
• Manage staffing levels and skill mix to ensure effective team performance.
• Contribute to recruitment, induction and ongoing staff engagement initiatives.
• Lead audits, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives; support investigations, incident reviews and implementation of action plans.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and compliance with all clinical policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with significant scrub experience in general and/or vascular surgery.
• Experienced in leading a theatre team within a complex surgical environment.
• Strong communicator, able to influence, motivate and support others.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management and quality improvement processes.
• Advanced Scrub Practitioner qualification and/or SFA (desirable).
• Experience in robotic or minimally invasive surgery (desirable).

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 20 % contribution)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family‑friendly benefits
• Retail discounts
• Clear career pathways and access to further education

Application

Applications will close when sufficient interest is received. For further information or to apply, please visit The London Clinic website.

Employer Details

The London Clinic
20 Devonshire Place, West End, W1G 6JA