Job summary
This full time Band 6 role sits within the Operating Theatres, supporting the delivery of elective gynaecology and urology surgery. The Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner will provide expert scrub practice, contribute to the safe and efficient running of theatre lists, and support high standards of perioperative care within a well governed theatre environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner within the Gynaecology and Urology Theatre team, providing safe, high quality perioperative care across elective surgical lists. Responsibilities include acting as scrub practitioner for complex procedures, preparing and managing specialist instruments, implants and consumables, and ensuring all mandatory surgical safety checks are completed. The role involves coordinating activity within the operating theatre to support the efficient running of lists, working closely with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will also act in the circulating role as required, support the supervision and development of junior staff, contribute to clinical governance and service improvement activity, and participate in the on call rota where required.
About us
The London Clinic is the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, based in Marylebone. Our Operating Theatres deliver consultant led elective surgery across a wide range of specialties, supported by strong clinical governance, modern facilities and experienced multidisciplinary teams.
Theatre Services support complex surgical care including gynaecology, urology, oncology and other specialist services, with a focus on safety, preparation and professional standards. As a charity, The London Clinic reinvests in its people, facilities and technology, providing a stable and well supported environment for theatre professionals to deliver high quality patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner - Band 6 Department: Main Theatre - Gynaecology and Urology Team Contract: Full time, permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Early and late shifts in line with service requirements On call: Participation in the on-call rota is required About Us The London Clinic is the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, located in the heart of Marylebone. We deliver consultant led elective surgery across a broad range of specialties within a modern, well governed theatre environment. Our Operating Theatres support surgical services including gynaecology, urology, oncology, general surgery, orthopaedics and other specialist disciplines. Theatre teams work closely with experienced Consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues, maintaining high standards of safety, preparation and professional practice. As a charitable organisation, we reinvest in our facilities, technology and people, creating a stable and supportive environment where theatre professionals can focus on delivering high quality patient care. The Role We are recruiting a Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our Gynaecology and Urology Theatre Team. This full time role involves delivering safe, effective perioperative care while providing clinical leadership within the operating theatre. Robotic experience is desirable but not essential. Surgical First Assistant experience is desirable. Applicants must have proven scrub experience within gynaecology and urology. Key Responsibilities:
Scrub and assist across a wide range of surgical specialities, ensuring consistently high standards of care.Undertake the Surgical First Assistant role where qualifiedPrepare, check and manage surgical instruments, implants and consumablesCoordinate equipment and resources to support safe and efficient theatre listsComplete mandatory surgical safety and patient checksSupport safe patient transfer, positioning and dignity throughout careAct in the circulating role as requiredSupport training, supervision and development of junior staffWork collaboratively with Consultants and theatre colleaguesContribute to audit, service improvement and clinical governanceParticipate in the on call rota Skills and Experience:
Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registrationMinimum 3 years post registration experience within operating theatresStrong scrub experience within a relevant surgical specialtyAbility to work autonomously and provide clinical leadershipExcellent communication and organisational skillsSurgical First Assistant qualification is desirableExperience within gynaecology and or urologyUnderstanding of robotic surgeryExperience working at Band 6 level Benefits We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
Private Medical InsuranceContributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysLife assuranceTravel season ticket loanFamily friendly benefitsA range of retail discountsExcellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner - Band 6 Department: Main Theatre - Gynaecology and Urology Team Contract: Full time, permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Early and late shifts in line with service requirements On call: Participation in the on-call rota is required About Us The London Clinic is the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, located in the heart of Marylebone. We deliver consultant led elective surgery across a broad range of specialties within a modern, well governed theatre environment. Our Operating Theatres support surgical services including gynaecology, urology, oncology, general surgery, orthopaedics and other specialist disciplines. Theatre teams work closely with experienced Consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues, maintaining high standards of safety, preparation and professional practice. As a charitable organisation, we reinvest in our facilities, technology and people, creating a stable and supportive environment where theatre professionals can focus on delivering high quality patient care. The Role We are recruiting a Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our Gynaecology and Urology Theatre Team. This full time role involves delivering safe, effective perioperative care while providing clinical leadership within the operating theatre. Robotic experience is desirable but not essential. Surgical First Assistant experience is desirable. Applicants must have proven scrub experience within gynaecology and urology. Key Responsibilities:
Scrub and assist across a wide range of surgical specialities, ensuring consistently high standards of care.Undertake the Surgical First Assistant role where qualifiedPrepare, check and manage surgical instruments, implants and consumablesCoordinate equipment and resources to support safe and efficient theatre listsComplete mandatory surgical safety and patient checksSupport safe patient transfer, positioning and dignity throughout careAct in the circulating role as requiredSupport training, supervision and development of junior staffWork collaboratively with Consultants and theatre colleaguesContribute to audit, service improvement and clinical governanceParticipate in the on call rota Skills and Experience:
Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registrationMinimum 3 years post registration experience within operating theatresStrong scrub experience within a relevant surgical specialtyAbility to work autonomously and provide clinical leadershipExcellent communication and organisational skillsSurgical First Assistant qualification is desirableExperience within gynaecology and or urologyUnderstanding of robotic surgeryExperience working at Band 6 level Benefits We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
Private Medical InsuranceContributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysLife assuranceTravel season ticket loanFamily friendly benefitsA range of retail discountsExcellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience within operating theatres
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience within operating theatres
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).
