Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Elective surgical Hub at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. This is a band 5 12 month fixed term position to cover a secondment opportunity.
Please be aware if there is a high number of applicants for this role the advert may close early due to demand.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a scrub practitioner who has a passion for providing high quality patient focused surgical care who has a flexible attitude towards work and a desire for new challenges. As a trust we are committed to the development of future healthcare professionals and theatres is pivotal to these trainees. As a qualified practitioner you would be expected to contribute to their development and support.
If you would like to be part of a forward thinking team in an ambitious teaching hospital with a dynamic and expanding department, please get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you.
Our vision for theatres is to deliver first class peri-operative care for every patient.
In return our commitment to you is to offer support, development and opportunities in an inclusive environment. Therefore, we will offer you:
- Great learning opportunities to enable all staff to fulfil their potential
- A fully supported induction programme with a named mentor
- Ongoing support from theatre clinical education team
- Salary sacrifice scheme - childcare, electronics and cars
- A generous annual leave provision
Please be aware if there is a high number of applicants for this role the advert may close early due to demand.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As an integral member of the operating theatre team, you would be directly involved in the following specialities:
Vascular
Colorectal
Upper GI
Breast
Robotic procedures
Urology
Max Fax
ENT
For more information please see attached the Job Description & Person Specification.
Please note that this post may also include on call cover during weekends and evenings depending on future service requirements.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Demonstrates competency during internship
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Evidence of clinical competence in areas of general surgery.
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Research and Development
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC/HCPC Registration
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts/ODP
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
- Degree
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
- Scrub Course
- Diploma in Nursing
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This advert is for General Scrub Practitioner with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum, Pro Rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Post is covering a secondment). The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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