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North Bristol NHS Trust

Scrub Practitioner

The closing date is 26 September 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our General & Gynaecology Theatres here at North Bristol NHS Trust.

Why apply?

  • Our General & Gynaecology Theatres provide a range of services including: general, upper & lower GI, bariatric, endocrinology, renal, gynaecology, obstetrics and robotics.
  • At North Bristol Trust, we are proud to offer all our Theatre Practitioners (Nurses and ODPs) the same job role and access to development opportunities
  • Our multidisciplinary team receive personalised support from the Perioperative Development Team, providing bespoke training programmes and development days for theatre staff
  • Our anaesthetics and scrub practitioners also have access to unique multidisciplinary training delivered by our Perioperative simulation team within a purpose built simulation facility; our Clinical Simulation space
  • We are also innovating the traditional recovery approach, supporting patients during admission, pre-op and post operatively within our Medirooms. A new concept in healthcare, our Medirooms combine the traditional recovery, day-case, same-day and admission areas into a single patient room environment, specifically designed to enhance patient experience by improving the level of privacy and dignity that these areas were traditionally able to offer. Patients also benefit from continuity of care as they are admitted, recovered and discharged/transferred by the same team

Main duties of the job

  • To participate in all aspects of clinical operating department work, and provide a high standard of patient care and safety in accordance with the North Bristol NHS Trust philosophy and objectives, policies and legal requirements.
  • To deputise for the Team Leader when required/experience allows.
  • Will be involved in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and work within a flexible team structure involving a multidisciplinary team.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Details

Date posted

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

339-TA-ASCR-SP-G&G0925

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert.

Care Management

  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of scrub and circulating roles and the responsibilities in these roles.
  • Be competent in all aspects of scrub / circulating technique and procedures.
  • Participate in all safety procedures including safety briefings and WHIO Safer Surgery checklist, swab needle and instrument counts, management of clinical specimens etc.
  • Work as a skilled member of the perioperative team, and be responsible for the assessment of care given to patients within the operating theatre and other areas where operative / invasive procedures are performed.
  • Run theatre lists both efficiently and competently following policies and procedures.
  • Take responsibility in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of allocated resources within scrub / circulating areas including assisting with the planning of daily allocation of team members.
  • Be responsible for the care and maintenance of all instrumentation, equipment and consumable goods within your designated area. This responsibility will extend to all areas of the scrub / circulating service and to inform the appropriate person of any stock/equipment requirements.
  • Take appropriate action in regards to faulty equipment as per Trust policy and participate in the ordering and training of new equipment
  • Ensure that the department is at all times clean and organised with sufficient supplies and equipment which are correctly cleaned, in working order and correctly stored.
  • Supervise the work of junior and unqualified colleagues in the assessment of patients and advise appropriately, providing specialist knowledge in assessing and interpreting acute and other patients conditions.
  • Support Theatre Managers in developing and reviewing policies and standards for the safe use of equipment and substances hazardous to health in the department

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert.

Care Management

  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of scrub and circulating roles and the responsibilities in these roles.
  • Be competent in all aspects of scrub / circulating technique and procedures.
  • Participate in all safety procedures including safety briefings and WHIO Safer Surgery checklist, swab needle and instrument counts, management of clinical specimens etc.
  • Work as a skilled member of the perioperative team, and be responsible for the assessment of care given to patients within the operating theatre and other areas where operative / invasive procedures are performed.
  • Run theatre lists both efficiently and competently following policies and procedures.
  • Take responsibility in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of allocated resources within scrub / circulating areas including assisting with the planning of daily allocation of team members.
  • Be responsible for the care and maintenance of all instrumentation, equipment and consumable goods within your designated area. This responsibility will extend to all areas of the scrub / circulating service and to inform the appropriate person of any stock/equipment requirements.
  • Take appropriate action in regards to faulty equipment as per Trust policy and participate in the ordering and training of new equipment
  • Ensure that the department is at all times clean and organised with sufficient supplies and equipment which are correctly cleaned, in working order and correctly stored.
  • Supervise the work of junior and unqualified colleagues in the assessment of patients and advise appropriately, providing specialist knowledge in assessing and interpreting acute and other patients conditions.
  • Support Theatre Managers in developing and reviewing policies and standards for the safe use of equipment and substances hazardous to health in the department

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current live NMC registration or Registered ODP with current HCPC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)
  • Post basic specialist qualification eg: perioperative modules, Surgical First Assistant

Work Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of working as a Registered Nurse/ ODP in an acute setting
  • Experience across a range of surgical specialties

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Effective communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
  • Contribution to team development
  • Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC / HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues
  • Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure
Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current live NMC registration or Registered ODP with current HCPC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Teaching and assessing qualification (998 or equivalent) or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)
  • Post basic specialist qualification eg: perioperative modules, Surgical First Assistant

Work Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience of working as a Registered Nurse/ ODP in an acute setting
  • Experience across a range of surgical specialties

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Effective communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping.
  • Contribution to team development
  • Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC / HCPC code of professional conduct and current perioperative issues
  • Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Coordinator

Prakash Choughule

prakash.choughule@nbt.nhs.uk

01174145658

Details

Date posted

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

339-TA-ASCR-SP-G&G0925

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Supporting documents

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