Job overview
A really interesting and exciting opportunity has risen for Band 6 Practitioners (Scrub Nurses) to join our friendly and dynamic theatre scrub team within Central Middlesex Hospital.
The successful candidates will have an opportunity to work in the 11 Operating Theatres within the elective pathways which provides a wide range of specialties such as Urology, ENT, elective Orthopaedic, Colorectal, General Surgical procedures.
If you are looking to further your career or, the opportunity to expand your skills in a variety of settings, then working with our amazing multidisciplinary theatre team at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is the obvious next step in your career ladder!
Based on the trust values, we want you to be professional and be the best you can be able to provide safe and compassionate care to our patients. We promise to support you in achieving your goals through our in-house training and tertiary study at our affiliated universities.
The job will be based in Central Middlesex Hospital; however per times you will asked to work in other sites of the Trust (Northwick Park and/or Ealing). weekends and on-call is part of this position.
The north west London acute provider collaborative is made of up of Team LNWH, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial Collage Healthcare NHS Trust, and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
We’re looking for a permanent, highly skilled, specialist team of healthcare professionals to care for our patients in theatres.
We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Registered Theatre Nurses (Team Leader) who have extensive post registration experience in an Colorectal, General Surgery, Urology Ophthalmology and ENT.
You will be leading a team of Scrub Practitioners to facilitate the smooth running of the Colorectal, Urology, General surgery, Ophthalmic and elective orthopaedic ensuring the day-to-day operation reflects the highest standard of governance, clinical effectiveness, and standards of care. You will, also, use your knowledge and experience to guide and support your team members whilst actively being involved in the delivery of patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Skill and Ability
Essential
- Ability to organise day to day theatre activities
- Abilty to Lead and delegate appropriately in Theatre
- Excellent verbal and written and interpersonal communication skill
Desirable
- Appraisal skill
- Competent IT skill
Value and Attribute
Essential
- Demonstrate HEART value and compression in practice
- Positively influence others in your daily activities and communication
Desirable
- Flexible approach to service development request
- Critical analysis and reflect on own practice to seek improvement
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in theatre scrub and team lead in orthopaedic theatre
- Evidence of continuous Professional Development
- Teaching and assessment experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of current issues in operating theatre
- Knowledge of people management
Eucation and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse or registered ODP
- Teaching and Supervision qualification
Desirable
- L6 or above academic level
- Management training
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This advert is for Senior Scrub Practitioner /SODP with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: Internal Rotation at CMH. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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