Band 5 Theatre Scrub Practitioner

Job summary

As a Theatre Scrub Practitioner, you will play an important part in each patient's surgical journey. You will prepare for procedures, support the surgical team and make sure the theatre remains safe, organised and ready. You will work closely with colleagues who value teamwork, clear communication and high standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

What you will be doing * Preparing instruments, equipment and supplies for surgery * Scrubbing and assisting during surgical procedures * Anticipating the needs of the surgeon and theatre team * Maintaining a safe and sterile theatre environment * Completing WHO safety checks and accurate patient records * Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, recovery practitioners and theatre colleagues * Supporting students and new members of the team * Helping us improve patient care and theatre services

About us

As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, our purpose is different. We reinvest our success into our people, services and technology, helping us provide better care and create more opportunities for our colleagues. We care for more than 120,000 patients each year and bring together more than 1,300 colleagues and over 700 consultants. We are also proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the top 10 of the Financial Times UK Best Employers Survey 2026.

Details

• Date posted: 07 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM)
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: REQ100572
• Job locations: 20 Devonshire Place, West End, W1G 6BW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Theatre Scrub Practitioner Department: Main Theatres Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Salary: Band 5 - Based on your experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Monday to Saturday rota covering early and late shifts - no night shifts Develop your scrub career with us Are you an experienced Scrub Practitioner looking for greater variety, a supportive team and the opportunity to develop? Join our Main Theatre team and work alongside leading consultants across 10 modern theatres. We provide complex surgery across Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Plastics, ENT, Ophthalmology and Cancer Services. We are looking for someone with varied scrub experience across a range of surgical specialties. You will also have opportunities to build on your existing knowledge and continue developing your skills with the support of our experienced team. A little about the role You will play an important part in each patient's surgical journey. You will prepare for procedures, support the surgical team and make sure the theatre remains safe, organised and ready. You will work closely with colleagues who value teamwork, clear communication and high standards of patient care. What you will be doing

Preparing instruments, equipment and supplies for surgery

Scrubbing and assisting during surgical procedures

Anticipating the needs of the surgeon and theatre team

Maintaining a safe and sterile theatre environment

Completing WHO safety checks and patient records

Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre colleagues

Supporting students and new members of the team

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

Valid NMC or HCPC registration

Previous scrub experience within an acute hospital

Varied scrub experience across a range of surgical specialties

Good knowledge of patient safety and infection prevention

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A calm, organised and positive approach

Surgical First Assistant course opportunities

No night shifts

Private medical cover after probation

Matched pension contributions of up to 10%

Life cover worth four times your salary

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant

Staff recognition programmes

Oxford Circus

Bond Street

Baker Street

Great Portland Street

UK Registration

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