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Band 5 Staff Nurse / ODP – Guy’s Main Theatres
We are currently offering an excellent developmental opportunity for a Scrub Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner, preferably with previous scrub experience, to join our team in Guy’s Main Theatres. This role will allow you to work alongside our excellent theatre team and develop your skills across a variety of specialties, including ENT, MaxFax, Urology, Renal, Thoracics, Pain, Robotics, Cleft, and Orthopaedics.
What can we offer you?
We want you to be the best you can be and would support you in achieving your goals through our in-house training programs and tertiary study at our affiliated universities. Our TAP (Theatres, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine) Academy aims to develop a team of practitioners, with knowledge and skills to care for patients, recognizing the commitments of our staff and rewarding achievements.
Training and support is provided whilst we develop your existing skills and knowledge in each aspect of the Perioperative environment.
Closing Date: 23rd August 2026
Interview Date: 28th August 2026
Main duties of the job
If you are an scrub nurse/ODP with previous experience and looking to further develop your career and expand your skills within a range of clinical specialities, this may be the area for you. Our long history of cutting edge surgery means that you could be involved in some of the worlds most advanced procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, safe and effective nursing care within the operating theatre environment
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team supporting elective and emergency surgery
- Maintain aseptic technique and comply with infection prevention and control policies
- Prepare theatre environments, equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
- Assist surgeons and anaesthetists, anticipating clinical needs during procedures
- Complete accurate documentation, including WHO surgical safety checklists
- Ensure safe management of instruments, swab counts, equipment and medications
- Contribute to a safe, efficient and well-organised theatre service
- Support students, new staff and contribute to a positive learning environment
- Participate in audit, quality improvement and service development activities
- Maintain NMC registration and adhere to Trust policies and professional standards
- Engage in mandatory training, appraisal and ongoing professional development
- Work flexibly, including on-call duties, weekends and nights as required by the service
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
Desirable
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the relevant area
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Completion of preceptorship
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
Desirable
- Previous experience in other nursing fields
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching & assessing qualification
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This advert is for Band 5 Scrub Nurse/Scrub Practitioner-Guys Main Theatres with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in Guys Hospital. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 p.a inc. HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Aug 2026.
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