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Theatre Scrub Nurse/Practitioner
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 2330433
Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 5 Theatre Scrub Nurse/Practitioner to join our Theatre team and play a vital role in providing safe and effective care to patients undergoing surgical procedures at Homerton.
This is an exciting time at Homerton, we have just opened our two new Day Surgery Theatres and have recently gotten a second Da Vinci Robot for theatres.The role will cover both Main and Day Surgery Theatre suites.
We are looking for applicants who are committed and motivated to provide excellent care to the patients of City and Hackney and join part of the Multidisciplinary Team.
**Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date due to high applications**
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision.
- The role demands the flexibility of being able to work across all specialities carried out within the department.
- To be responsible for preparing the operating theatre.
- The post holder will be required to provide assistance to the surgeons during all surgical procedures whether under local or general anaesthetics
- The post holder will be required to work autonomously in the theatre areas of the Trust, providing knowledge and skills for surgery in the pre-operative setting.
- The post holder is responsible for planning, implementing and assessing care of patients.
- The post holder will ensure that standards are met as per national and local guidelines, including National Frameworks.
- The post holder will participate to all the operating theatres in the Trust and expected to take part in on call, nights on and weekend duties.
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year p.a. inc. pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-SWNS-0631
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualfications
Essential
- NMC / HCPC registered with Theatre/ scrub experience
Desirable
- Other acute related courses
- Relevant post registration course
- Teaching/ assessing course
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective communicator
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrates a professional attitude at all times
Desirable
- Good knowledge of specialty and the role of the scrub practitioner
- Leadership skills
- Computer skills
- Technical ability for troubleshooting equipment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a hospital setting
- Experience of working with patients
- Experience of managing workload
Desirable
- Relevant post registration experience
- Experience of working in a theatre team
- Experience of teaching students and junior staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
- Flexibility, enthusiasm.
Person Specification
Education/Qualfications
Essential
- NMC / HCPC registered with Theatre/ scrub experience
Desirable
- Other acute related courses
- Relevant post registration course
- Teaching/ assessing course
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective communicator
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrates a professional attitude at all times
Desirable
- Good knowledge of specialty and the role of the scrub practitioner
- Leadership skills
- Computer skills
- Technical ability for troubleshooting equipment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a hospital setting
- Experience of working with patients
- Experience of managing workload
Desirable
- Relevant post registration experience
- Experience of working in a theatre team
- Experience of teaching students and junior staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
- Flexibility, enthusiasm.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)