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Band 5 Bank Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner


Location
Salary
Bank rate at the point of working
Profession
Operating department practitioner
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
15 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
01 Jul 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job overview

This specific bank role requires prior foundational experience as a cardiac or thoracic scrub practitioner , or experience in both.

We are looking for experienced Cardiac and Thoracic scrub nurses to join our staff bank .

Are you a dedicated and motivated nurse with experience in cardiac and thoracic surgery? Do you have a passion for excellence, patient safety and high quality care? Join our expert and dynamic Cardiothoracic Team at St. George’s Hospital delivering exceptional care to patients . This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence , safety and continuous improvement.

We are looking for compassionate professionals who are

able to prioritise in a busy clinical setting

  • adaptable and enthusiastic
  • assertive and confident in decision making
  • strong communicators and effective team players
  • capable of using their own initiative while maintain high standards of care

Main duties of the job

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Professional registration and Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Pin

Desirable

  • Qualification Documents

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