# Scrub Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/scrub-practitioner/fb2ac039-f0dc-4f5c-9e25-aad6f033d29d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/scrub-practitioner/fb2ac039-f0dc-4f5c-9e25-aad6f033d29d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Preston - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum, Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Would be required to work days, lates, nights and weekend) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-17T13:22:06.627Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Chorley/Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Scrub_Practitioner/Scrub_Practitioner-v8115679 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8115679?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Join Our Dynamic Theatre Team at Chorley  Theatres, Chorley  Hospital Are you motivated, energetic, and eager to make a real difference in patient care? If you’re forward-thinking and enthusiastic, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! If you’re a registered ODP or Nurse with a passion for surgical care, we want to hear from you! Our vision is clear: deliver world-class peri-operative care to every patient. And in return, we’re committed to offering you the support, development, and career opportunities you deserve, all within an inclusive and welcoming environment. What We Offer: - Exciting learning opportunities designed to help you unlock your full potential - A fully supported induction program with a dedicated mentor by your side - Continuous support from our experienced theatre clinical education team Main duties of the job By joining Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you’ll become part of a dedicated team covering Elective Orthopaedics and the opportunity to rotate to other specialities We’re looking for Scrub Practitioners who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred surgical care, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and excited to embrace new challenges. As a valued team member, you’ll also play a crucial role in supporting and mentoring future healthcare professionals, helping shape the next generation of theatre experts. ### Main duties of the job To support the Team Leaders in the day to day efficient running of the clinical area by providing  excellent peri-op care to Patients by   maintaining standards of care and professional practice. Be responsible for assisting in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised Health and wellbeing needs of patients in line with the Trust Values / HCPC and NMC professional frameworks. Ensure the productive operation of the clinical area by ensuring that a well organised and safe environment is maintained. Act as a strong role model and encourage and support the professional development of self and others. Provide clinical supervision and direction for all colleagues and students to support them in reaching their full potential. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You’ll bring your scrub experience and a genuine enthusiasm for innovation, championing new ideas and positive change within the team. Excellent communication skills are essential — and if you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment, you’ll fit right in. Plus, we’ll back your growth with plenty of educational and experiential learning opportunities. Our vision is to deliver world-class peri-operative care to every patient, every time. You must be a registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with scrub experience in Orthopaedic surgery ready to work with a motivated, enthusiastic team ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to practice - Awareness of changes within Nursing practice - Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice - Demonstrates competency during internship **Desirable** - Evidence of clinical competence in area of Ophthalmology Theatre. - Knowledge of Leadership and Managemen - Research and Development - Knowledge of ethical issues ### 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 / Diploma - NMC Recognised mentorship qualification or willingness to working towards within 18 months - Scrub Course ## Documents - [scrub band 5 (pdf, 464.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10418310) - [job description (pdf, 408.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10466374) - [what we can offer you (pdf, 6.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2464) - [creating your best application (pdf, 6.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2433) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.