Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Practitioner - SCRUB

The closing date is 09 February 2026

Job summary

We are looking for energetic, motivated Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners within Surgical scrub. Candidates should be ambitious individuals who can help drive our department into the future. If you are forward thinking with the motivation to progress and have an eye for performance and delivery, then we are looking for you.

Previous experience in a perioperative or surgical nursing environment would be an advantage, but full training and support will be given for those enthusiastic to join our team. You will be supported by a mentor and new starter team who will be able to offer support and assistance with further development.

Main duties of the job

Benefits and opportunities

  • A range of rotational learning opportunities and courses
  • With flexible working patterns, you will be free to discuss your own personal needs and we will do our best to support you in line with departmental requirements
  • We will aim to give you that work-life balance, financial incentive role you may be looking for
  • Enhanced unsocial working rates across nights and weekends
  • Competitive bank rates for additional work
  • Opportunities to work within a team of highly skilled clinicians to develop and enhance your skills in the operating theatre using state-of-the-art robotic surgery
  • A unique new starter program, to ensure your transition into our department is a smooth one, guiding you through a training package to suit your needs, along with mentors and line managers for added support and security.
  • Opportunities to maintain and learn new skills across scrub, Anaesthetics and recovery are all on offer

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

28 January 2026

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

Reference number

427-7745331

Job locations

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qaulificaitons

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or registered Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

  • Mentorship/teaching qualification or evidence of working towards
  • Continued development - Experience of taking charge of a ward and delegating responsibilities

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge & practice

Desirable

  • Theatre experience
  • Experience of taking charge of a ward and delegating responsibilities/ Team player
Person Specification

Qaulificaitons

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or registered Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

  • Mentorship/teaching qualification or evidence of working towards
  • Continued development - Experience of taking charge of a ward and delegating responsibilities

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge & practice

Desirable

  • Theatre experience
  • Experience of taking charge of a ward and delegating responsibilities/ Team player

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Staffing and Recruitment Lead

Shaun Mabbutt

shaun.mabbutt@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

28 January 2026

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

Reference number

427-7745331

Job locations

Royal United Hospital Bath

Combe park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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