Lead Operating Theatre Scrub Practitioner

Role Overview

Applications are invited from experienced Theatre Scrub Practitioners to lead the Theatre scrub team at our client’s acute hospital site located in Kingston upon Thames, near Wimbledon and Richmond Park. The department comprises three operating theatres and undertakes a wide range of cases including Major‑joint Orthopaedics, General, Gynae, Urology, Upper and lower GI, ENT, Max‑Fac, Plastics and Vascular. In addition the department has one dedicated Endoscopy suite undertaking a wide range of Endoscopic procedures.

This is a full‑time role of 37.5 hours per week and includes weekend shifts and participation in the on‑call rota. As the Theatre (scrub) team lead you will manage staff members and work alongside the Theatre Manager to ensure the smooth day to day running of the Theatre, providing a high standard of care. You will be an expert in the scrub role, be able to work autonomously and act as a role model for junior staff members.

The Hospital is within easy reach of TfL and National Rail services and local bus networks. This hospital is a leading provider of independent healthcare in the UK, working with some of the capital’s eminent medical consultants and multidisciplinary healthcare specialists. An established Charity Hospital since 1898 this centre of excellence delivers exceptional surgical and orthopaedic care, supported by the latest technology and state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

The Hospital facilities include private GP service, physiotherapy, 15 consulting rooms, a cardiac diagnostic facility, 6 treatment and diagnostic rooms, a dedicated 14‑bed day surgery unit, 19 private single inpatient rooms, imaging including X‑Ray, CT and MRI and an on‑site pharmacy.

• Registered Nurse or ODP with current UK professional registration.
• A minimum of five years post‑registration experience with at least two years being current or recent experience in a UK‑based senior scrub role.
• Must have experience in the following specialties:
  General, Gynae, and Urology.
• Proven experience of leading a team.

• Private Healthcare Insurance including Dental
• Discounted Hospital care for immediate family members
• Life Assurance scheme
• Contributory private pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days increasing in line with length of service
• Various other enhanced leave policies available
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket loan
• Coaching and 24/7 confidential employee helpline support
• Subsidised meals
• Long‑service award

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with expertise in the placement of the full range of qualified healthcare staff, including operating theatre staff. As a nurse‑led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of Theatre roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our clinical recruiting managers.

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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.