
Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Evidence of recent acute or relevant clinical experience (including student placements)
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse (NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Qualifications
Understanding of NMC Code, safeguarding and consent; working knowledge of NHS values and standards
- Knowledge & Skills
Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; effective documentation skills
- Knowledge & Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build therapeutic relationships
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to work within a team and take delegated responsibility, understanding of professional boundaries
- Knowledge & Skills
Able to prioritise and manage time effectively in a busy clinical setting
- Knowledge & Skills
Confident in using electronic patient records and digital systems
- Knowledge & Skills
Compassionate, reliable, committed to person-centred care; demonstrates resilience and emotional maturity
- Further Information
Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question
- Other Role requirements
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
- Experience
Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
- Experience
Experience contributing to service improvement or change
- Experience
Experience using audit or reporting tools
- Qualifications
Post-registration course relevant to clinical area
- Knowledge & Skills
Proficient in clinical procedures relevant to the area (e.g., IV administration, catheterisation)
- Knowledge & Skills
Experience liaising with families and multi-agency professionals
- Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of local and national healthcare initiatives
- Knowledge & Skills
Evidence of continuous professional development
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Scrub Practitioner to join our fantastic and friendly team in Theatres at Macclesfield District General Hospital.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, experienced and passionate about Theatres. They will have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be a key member of the team in providing the highest quality care during the patients peri-operative journey.
The post holder will have full support and development opportunities.
Hours per week: 37.5
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
To maintain high standards of professional conduct and to promote good professional ethics throughout the Department.
To organise the smooth running of your designated area in the absence of the Team Leader and engender a team spirit with all members of the unit, maintaining a high staff morale.
To ensure that work is carried out in accordance with hospital policies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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.
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This advert is for Scrub Practitioner - Band 5 with East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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