Scrub Nurse/Theatre Pracitioner

We are delighted to be supporting a leading healthcare provider with the recruitment of a dedicated Scrub Nurse / Theatre Practitioner to join their Theatre team. This is an exciting opportunity to add real value to patients within an acute hospital setting working Ad hoc shifts opportunities across a 7-day week. This is an excellent opportunity for a theatre professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and maintaining the highest standards of surgical practice within a fast-paced operating theatre environment

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating theatres and surgical equipment in advance of procedures, ensuring everything is ready for safe and effective patient care.
• Assist surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and anticipating surgical requirements.
• Ensure all surgical instruments, equipment and consumables are available, functioning correctly and safe for use.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies, maintaining the highest standards of theatre cleanliness and sterility.
• Support the wider theatre team in delivering safe, effective and efficient surgical lists.
• Monitor and promote patient safety throughout the perioperative journey.
• Identify and escalate equipment issues, clinical concerns or risks appropriately.
• Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, recovery staff and multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with clinical governance and best-practice standards.
• Contribute to a positive, professional and supportive theatre environment.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training within a theatre environment, with a focus on scrub practice.
• Strong understanding of infection control, patient safety and manual handling principles.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy and dynamic theatre setting.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly skilled and supportive theatre team.
• Work within a modern surgical environment focused on excellent patient outcomes.
• Gain exposure to a varied caseload and surgical specialities.

If you're an experienced Scrub Nurse or Theatre Practitioner looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your theatre career