Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (Nurse/ODP)
The New Foscote Hospital
Banbury, OX16 9XPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
The New Foscote Hospital, part of the Akessa Health Care Group, is looking for an experienced dynamic and organised ODP or scrub nurse, to join our te...
At The New Foscote Hospital, the Registered Nurse/ODP will assist the delivery of the care provision within the Operating Department.
This is a skilled area, requiring attention to detail, technological knowledge, knowledge of anatomy and physiology , and importantly excellent communication skills, compassion and empathy and respect for patient dignity.
The team at this hospital group takes great pride in what we do. The clinical outcomes at The New Foscote Hospital are amongst the best in the world. The hospital was rated amongst the top 10 hospitals in UK for both private and NHS patients experiences.
- To assist the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager in the delivery, standards and management of patient care within the theatre.
- Provide skilled assistance to the surgeons
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality pre and post-operative patient-centred care and customer service.
- Provide guidance, support and clinical scrub expertise and leadership to the Theatre team, whilst working closely with the senior team to ensure effective use of Theatre resources.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in specialist area and act as a resource to proactively enhance the service to our clients.
- Ensure that the theatre is prepared for use on a daily basis in line with quality standards.
- Comply with internal procedures to ensure equipment is maintained/serviced in line with manufacturers instructions, reporting any defects and notifying the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager.
- Ensure that all required documentation (legal, quality or other) is accurately maintained.
- In accordance with policies and procedures, ensure that medicines administration and management is carried out appropriately.
- Coordinate and maintain adequate stock levels of drugs, stores and implants liaising with the Theatre Manager and / Procurement.
- Maintain effective communication across the Hospital, including with patients, team members and Consultants.
Akessa Healthcare Group owns and operates several boutique independent hospitals including The New Foscote Hospital, Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital and 107 Harley Street.
The New Foscote Hospital has been successfully established in Banbury for over 40 years and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. We have over 100 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practice here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing staff and support teams
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region.
107 Harley Street is an outpatient, diagnostic and day-case facility which has been providing oral and maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, orthodontics and specialist dentistry, plastic, cosmetic and general surgery, and rheumatology treatments since 2010.
The clinical outcomes of the hospital group are of the highest standards and the latest CQC report rated our hospital standards as good across all parameters. Managed and run by clinicians, all colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice on the management of their services, with strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support.
Qualifications
Essential: - Registered with the NMC or HCPC essential.
Desirable: - Surgical First Assistant trained/qualified desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Strong clinical background as a Senior Scrub Practitioner in all types of surgery including orthopaedics.
- Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work flexibly, take accountability and respond to urgent matters in a calm, well-measured and informed manner.
- Ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely.
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First seen
10 September 2026
Last checked
11 September 2026
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