Scrub Practitioner – Nurse

Haringey GP Federation; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in Bedfordshire is seeking Band 5 Scrub Practitioners to join their theatre team. This role involves assisting during surgical procedures and working in a multi-disciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse or ODP with excellent communication skills and the ability to perform under pressure. Opportunities for professional development and training are available. Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible before the closing date of 01 January 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of undertaking a range of surgical procedures.
• Recent experience working within operating department.

Responsibilities

• Assist or circulate for surgical procedures.
• Practice according to the NMC / HCPC Code of Conduct.
• Promote interdisciplinary working for the best interests of patients.

Skills

Registered Nurse or Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in challenging situations

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP

Relevant further Training

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Scrub Practitioner - Nurse

The closing date is 01 January 2026

We are looking to recruit Band 5 Scrub Practitioners.

Note: Interviews will be conducted in person. Virtual interview requests cannot be accommodated due to the nature of the interview. If you are overseas or have travel restrictions, please do not apply.

Skills & Experience

• Registered Nurse or Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and in sensitive and challenging situations.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to join a team where your clinical and personal skills can flourish, apply here today.

This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. Please note all candidates could be asked to work at another Trust site as required.

Soon to be qualified student nurses and ODPs are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties:

• Undertake all activities in a professional and proficient manner, including mandatory surgical checks prior to the start of the procedure, during and pre wound closure.
• Carry out scrub duties according to policies and procedures, contributing to quality improvement, and promoting best evidence based practice.
• Assemble, check, prepare, and coordinate the use of surgical equipment, drugs and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.
• Act in the circulating role, and promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant healthcare professionals.

Our Theatre Practitioners work towards providing high quality patient care within the perioperative setting. We welcome both experience and non-experience staff to join our supportive team. Training can also be provided to support newly registered practitioners and to those who are looking for a new career direction.

For our successful candidates, we will aid you in the development of your career, and in order to enable this we have a dedicated Practice Development Team to support you. The Trust also provides many other In-house learning opportunities to support your developmental needs.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

Work as part of theatre team to assist or circulate for surgical procedures. Work competently in a variety of specialities for Paediatric and adult patients. To practice in accordance with the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies and procedures. Work within the Operating Theatre and Maternity undertaking competencies as required. To be an effective team member. Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interests of patients and cohesive service delivery. Participate in clinical supervision/appraisals/audits. Take every opportunity to sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence, reporting to senior staff any deficits that impinge on practice in a timely fashion whilst meeting the needs of the service. Implement and evaluate care plans as appropriate to surgical requirement and patients condition.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP
• Evidence CPD
• Relevant further Training

Experience

• Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team
• Experiencing of undertaking a range of surgical procedures
• Recent experience working within operating dept

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Professional codes of conduct
• Patient Safetly and Who checklist

Personal Skills

• Open/warm and reflective
• Enthusiastic and self-aware
• Good IT Skills
• Flexible with working patterns
• Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales

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.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust