CTC Theatre Practitioner - Band 5 Scrub Nurse

CTC Theatre Practitioner - Band 5 Scrub Nurse

The closing date is 13 March 2026.

Are you an ODP/Band 5 nurse looking to develop your skills into the cardio thoracic speciality as a Band 5 scrub nurse?

Do you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and wish to work in a demanding, yet dynamic department?

We have an exciting opportunity for an ODP/Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary theatre team at The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. This role requires an enthusiastic, committed and diligent person who is keen to move into a specialist department, able to work within a dynamic team and will strive to maintain the high standard of care offered to our patients. There will be an on call commitment required as part of the post to cover out of hours working.

There will also be an opportunity to develop further skills in scrub and recovery.

NMC or HCPC registration is essential. Please demonstrate your suitability for this role in the Further Comment Section of the application form, as this will be a highly sought after position.

In your role you will be required to work as a competent member of the Cardiothoracic Theatre team, performing a wide range of duties in the scrub practice areas.

You will be responsible for assessing care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, developing and maintaining good unit management and organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conducive to the education of staff.

Your duties will also include the cleaning, maintenance and safe handling of equipment.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you a positive individual with a strong work ethic wishing to work in a demanding, yet dynamic department, then we want to hear from you?

Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.

• NMC Pin
• 1 year cardiac experience and mentorship

• Previous NHS experience
• Cardiothoracic Theatre or relevant experience

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)