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Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (Bank)

Nuffield Health

Brighton, BN2 6DX

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 September 2026

8 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Theatre Practitioner - Scrub, you'll work in a team to help patients before, during and after surgery. You'll use special equipment and technology to give the best care. You'll also help train and support junior team members. This job is great for people who enjoy working in a team, using technology and helping others.

What you'll need

  • You need to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
  • You should have experience working in a theatre environment as a scrub practitioner
  • You need to be a good team player with great communication skills
  • You should be able to work variable shifts, including weekends
  • You need to be passionate about giving excellent patient care

How to boost your chances

  • Make sure you check the NMC or HCPC website to see if you need to do any extra training to register as an ODP
  • Highlight your experience working in a theatre environment in your application
  • Practice your communication skills by taking a course or getting feedback from colleagues
  • Think about how you can show your passion for patient care in your application and at interview
  • Be flexible with your availability and willing to work variable shifts, including weekends

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Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Scrub Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part time | Includes weekend work Up to £26.00 per hour depending on...

As a Scrub Practitioner or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will:

Work in a multi disaplinary team covering a varied patient caseload

Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities

Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team

Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting

Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based

Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training.

Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Part time | Includes weekend work

Up to £26.00 per hour depending on experience

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Scrub Practitioner/ Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our hospital, you'll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

As a Scrub Practitioner or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will:

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Work in a multi disaplinary team covering a varied patient caseload

-

Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities

-

Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team

-

Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting

-

Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based

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Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training.

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

Helping you feel good

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.

Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital

At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, we work with leading medical Consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We take pride in delivering high standards of patient care to both private patients and the NHS. Our facilities include 44 purpose built en-suite rooms, 3 operating theatres plus 1 endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy and a diagnostic department. We are located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton with easy access by rail and road, including free parking.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital

At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, we work with leading medical Consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We take pride in delivering high standards of patient care to both private patients and the NHS. Our facilities include 44 purpose built en-suite rooms, 3 operating theatres plus 1 endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy and a diagnostic department. We are located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton with easy access by rail and road, including free parking.

Qualifications

Essential

  • As a Scrub Practitioner/ Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our hospital, you'll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC.

Experience

Essential

  • With post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

11 August 2026

Last checked

13 August 2026

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