Job summary
To provide direct and skilled assistance to the surgical team, you will maintain the sterile field, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and handle instruments with precision and care. You will actively contribute to a smooth intraoperative process, helping to optimise patient outcomes and minimise complication
Main duties of the job
The Theatre Scrub Practitioner will work as an integral member of the surgical team, delivering high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical procedures. You will provide skilled assistance to surgeons during operations, ensuring the safe and effective management of instruments, equipment, and sterile fields. This is a patient-facing role requiring professionalism, technical expertise, and collaborative teamwork. You will work on a rotational basis across all our operating theatres as required, gaining exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties and contributing to the flexible, efficient delivery of surgical services
About us
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independently owned non-profit hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located on Harley Street. We have approximately 1200 employees across eight premises and are dedicated to providing the best personalised healthcare, supported by a breadth of surgical and medical expertise.
Our main hospital spans eight floors, comprising 234 beds and ten operating theatres. Other premises include The Duchess of Devonshire Wing (Cancer Centre), The London Clinic Eye Centre, and four additional sites offering consulting room suites and diagnostic services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide direct and skilled assistance to the surgical team, you will maintain the sterile field, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and handle instruments with precision and care. You will actively contribute to a smooth intraoperative process, helping to optimise patient outcomes and minimise complication
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide direct and skilled assistance to the surgical team, you will maintain the sterile field, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and handle instruments with precision and care. You will actively contribute to a smooth intraoperative process, helping to optimise patient outcomes and minimise complication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Nurse (Adult) or ODP
- * Valid NMC or HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- * Previous experience in a scrub role within an acute hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Nurse (Adult) or ODP
- * Valid NMC or HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- * Previous experience in a scrub role within an acute hospital
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.
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.
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).
