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Job Title: Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner (SFA) - Part-Time Location: The London Clinic, 20 Devonshire Place, London Hours: 16 hours per week - with on-call participation Salary: Competitive, in line with experience About Us The London Clinic is one of the UK's leading independent hospitals, renowned for delivering exceptional patient care since 1932. We combine clinical excellence with a strong commitment to innovation, education and the professional development of our people. Our state-of-the-art operating theatres department comprises 10 fully equipped theatres, designed to support a broad range of complex procedures including Neuro-Spinal, Robotic (Gynae, Urology, Spinal, ENT, Orthopaedics), Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Thoracic, Ophthalmic, General-Vascular-Interventional, Plastics, Maxillo-Facial and ENT specialities. Working alongside leading consultants and highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, you will have access to cutting-edge surgical technology, including robotic-assisted systems, within a modern, collaborative environment. The Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner (SFA) to join our team on a part-time basis. This position offers flexibility around days and hours worked, making it ideal for an experienced practitioner looking to balance their professional and personal commitments. In this role, you will deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care across a variety of specialities, supporting consultants during complex surgical procedures. As an SFA, you will take an advanced clinical role in theatre, ensuring safe and efficient list management while contributing to the ongoing development of our surgical services. Key Responsibilities:
Scrub and assist across a wide range of surgical specialities, ensuring consistently high standards of care.Act as a Surgical First Assistant, providing direct consultant support during procedures.Coordinate operating lists and ensure optimal use of equipment, resources and staff.Mentor junior colleagues, promoting continuous learning and clinical excellence.Uphold theatre policies and maintain strict compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards. Skills and Experience:
Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.Qualified Surgical First Assistant (SFA) with proven scrub experience.Confident and competent across multiple surgical specialities.Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.Committed to continuous professional development and collaborative teamworking. 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.
