Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynae Theatres) - Fixed Term
The closing date is 21 September 2025
Job summary
Experienced Band 5 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Scrub Practitioner
This is a Fixed Term post for 12 months (Maternity Leave Cover).
This is an exciting opportunity for band 5 theatre practitioner to join our motivated and dynamic team at Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Theatre unit consists of two obstetric and two gynaecology theatres, part of a busy twenty operating theatres department.
We deliver excellent patient experience and quality of care with patient safety at the forefront of our practice.
We are looking for enthusiastic team members who aspire to learn and develop.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high quality, safe and compassionate care to women undergoing obstetrics and gynaecology procedures, including elective and emergency cases.
Although the position is based in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, you will have the opportunity to work across other specialities ,e.g. T&O, urology, general surgeries and ENT.
Application welcome from NMC registered nurses or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioners (ODP).
You should have substantial scrub experience, ideally in obstetrics and gynaecology cases.
Main duties of the job
To circulate and scrub in all Obstetrics and Gynaecology cases.
Also required to support the positioning of patients whilst in theatres.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Theatre Practitioners who aspire to learn and develop to join our inspirational team.
Successful candidates will demonstrate high standards of practice with excellent communication, clinical and decision making skills.
You will need to demonstrate the ability to translate the trust's vision of high quality care and excellent patient experience into action.
About us
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure andshopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families,including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7394271PCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
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