Senior Scrub Nurse​/ODP

Senior Scrub Nurse / Theatre Practitioner

Location: Maidstone

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week – Days only

Working Pattern: No nights or Sunday working

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Scrub Nurse / Theatre Practitioner to join a well-established, high-performing surgical team in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled theatre professional looking for a better work-life balance, with a structured days-only rota and no weekend night commitments.

You will play a key role within the operating theatre, supporting a wide range of surgical procedures, with a particular focus on orthopaedic and general surgery. As a senior team member, you will also contribute to maintaining high clinical standards, supporting junior staff, and ensuring efficient theatre operations.

• Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care as part of the theatre team
• Scrub for a variety of procedures, particularly orthopaedic and general surgeries
• Support the Theatre Manager in the day-to-day running of the department
• Mentor and support junior staff and students
• Ensure adherence to clinical governance, infection control, and health & safety protocols
• Work collaboratively with consultants, anaesthetists, and wider MDT

• Registered Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
• Current NMC or HCPC registration
• Significant scrub experience within orthopaedic and/or general surgery
• Previous experience in a senior or leadership capacity is desirable
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and safety

• Competitive salary up to £48,000
• No nights or Sunday working
• Structured, predictable working hours
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to training and continuing education