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
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital Bath
Combe park
Bath
BA1 3NG
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