Scrub Practitioner

A leading hospital for elective health services, located just outside Croydon, is now looking for an ambitious Theatre Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join the team as a Scrub Practitioner following an exciting period of investment and expansion.With a focus on planned procedures and follow-on rehabilitative therapies, the hospital offers medical and surgical services for health issues from head to toe.

Visitors from South London, Surrey, and Kent benefit from purpose-built, state-of-art facilities and personalised treatment options for a broad array of concerns – from neurological and mental health conditions to oncology, fertility, post-injury recovery, down to podiatric interventions.As a Scrub Practitioner, you will support expert surgical care within an upgraded theatre setting, participating in routine and advanced procedures across general, colorectal, uro- and gynaecology, plastics, and other surgical specialties.

You will join a team that works hard to make sure each procedure goes as safely and smoothly as possible – which is reflected in the hospital’s excellent patient satisfaction scores.This is a permanent Scrub Practitioner role (RN Adult / ODP), working ideally full-time hours (37.5h) but part-time hours may also be considered. Person specification:
(Essential) Registration either with the NMC (Registered Nurse, RN Adult) or the HCPC (Operating Department Practitioner, ODP).(Essential) Relevant ILS and mentorship qualifications.(Essential) At least 2 years’ experience working within an operating theatre setting.(Essential) Evidence of competence scrubbing for a range of procedures.
 Benefits/enhancements include:
Private healthcare schemes, covering pre-existing conditions, optical & dentalIndustry-leading, fully-funded CPD opportunities (incl.

accredited training, industry-recognised qualifications and leadership development)Friends & Family hospital discounts25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days with length of service)Enhanced benefits for new parentsNon-contributory life assuranceAccess to substantial retail and leisure discounts, including the Blue Light CardEmployee Assistance Programme for wellbeing supportEmployee reward and recognition schemesCompany pension schemeAnd more!