Theatre Scrub Nurse South East

Theatre Scrub Nurse - Margate (South East)

We are growing our Theatre teams! Are you an experienced and motivated Theatre Scrub Nurse ready to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Theatre Scrub Nurse to provide specialist care within our busy operating theatres.

The post holder will perform and assist in all aspects of surgical procedures to an expert level in line with personal competencies. The post holder will work with the surgical team in delivering and maintaining a high standard of surgical care before, during and after surgery.

We undertake a multiplicity of surgical procedures which include - but are not limited to- general surgery, Orthopaedic, gynaecology, urology, ENT and colorectal patients.

The Theatre Scrub Nurse is clinical responsible to the Theatre Sister working under direction and supervision as a member of the surgical team.

To aid in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care throughout the operating department. Working within policies and procedures implement and evaluate pathways of care for the patient within theperioperative setting. Under the direction of the senior staff, liaise with medical, nursing, ancillary staffand other departments to ensure the timely delivery of patient care.

The post holder will perform andassist in all aspects of surgical procedures to a level in line with personal competencies. They will be a point of knowledge for junior team members and actas a mentor to health professionals who wish to gain competencies within thefield of surgery. The post holder will work with the theatre teams in delivering and maintaining a high standard of surgical care before, during andafter surgery.

Spencer Private Hospitals undertake a multiplicity of surgical procedures which include but are not limited to general surgery, orthopaedics gynaecology, urology, ENT andcolorectal patients.

Interview Date:
Week commencing 5th January 2026

Please note we are not offering sponsorship for this role.

We are building upon our strategy for growth and expansion and are looking to expand our nursing teams.

We provide a variety of services across East Kent, which include in patient, Day case, outpatients, Diagnostics, lifestyle and wellbeing services including options via the choose and book option in their care pathway.

Our principle sites are in Margate and Ashford with an outpatient provision in Canterbury.

I hope Spencer Private Hospitals will appeal to those of you whose purpose is to provide the best of care in an appreciated and respected environment with ambition to improve their knowledge and skillset whilst caring for a multiplicity of patients in a considerate environment with opportunity for further growth and development.

Thank you for considering a position a position with us. We look forward to welcoming you into Spencer Private Hospitals should you be successful at interview.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

To contribute to the maintenance of patient care standards and to assist with the implementation of changes to care delivery systems, methods and practice in order to bring about improvements in the quality of care

To contribute to the development and implementation of personal professional standards which reflect customer requirements and best practice

Carry out planned care for a group of patients aspart of the surgical team providing individualised patient care working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with professional standards

Have responsibility for the administration and custody of medicines in line with SPH policy and professional standards

Adhere to professional standards, highlighting tothe line manager when standards are not seen to be met

Undertake practice assessments competently

Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly on findings

Act as the patient advocate

Be clinically competent in all areas of clinical practice relevant to thepost and banding

Ensure own professional knowledge is continuously updated

Work with the teams toattain and maintain a CQC rating of Good or Outstanding

You will play an important role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care and maintaining professional standards within the theatre setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, forward-thinking clinician who is ready to bepart of a skilled team, with a family atmosphere.

Key recommendations to ensure safe surgical practice

The role of the theatre scrub/recovery/anaesthetic practitioner should be undertaken by someone who has successfully completed a validated university programme of studythat meets the nationally recognised standards underpinning the knowledge and skills required for the role

Theatre Scrub/Recovery/Anaesthetic Practitioners must ensure that they have appropriate indemnity cover

The Theatre Scrub/Recovery/Anaesthetic Practitioner scope of practice may be extended in line with service…