Lead Scrub Theatre Practitioner (ODP or RGN) – Brand New Private Hospital

Lead Scrub Theatre Practitioner (ODP or RGN) – Brand New Private Hospital £50,000 DOE + Competitive Company Benefits Oxford Full-Time/ Permanent - 40 Hours Want to be a key part in the opening and success of a BRAND NEW and state of the art hospital ? Compass Associates are proud to have exclusively partnered with Welbeck Health Partners for the opening of their brand-new hospital, boasting 12 specialties equipped with the latest technology and world-renowned consultants dedicated to delivering the best patient experience. Capitalising on the success of their London flagship hospital, their new site will offer a wide range of medical diagnostic and same-day minimally invasive services, including heart health, lung health, digestive health, ENT, endoscopy, and neurolog y. This is a very exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to help to shape a growing, but established healthcare organisati on. Welbeck Health Partners was founded by leading healthcare specialists from the UK and USA who shared a clear vision: to deliver better care and redefine what a healthcare organisation can be. Welbeck’s unique partnership model empowers clinicians to share in the success of the group while fostering a collaborative environment. It provides a framework for consistent patient pathways, quality assurance across partners, and smooth cross-referrals between special ties. Joining Welbeck means becoming part of a growing network of high-quality clinics and world-leading healthcare professionals. Welbeck are committed to creating a supportive, values-driven environment where their people can thrive. The company invests in its people, providing ongoing professional development, clear career progression, and the resources needed to excel. If you’re looking to be part of a purpose-led organisation that is shaping the future of healthcare while fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and shared success, we’d love to hear fr om you. What is in it * for you? * Generous Annual Bonu * s SchemePaid for park * and rideGreat work-lif * e balanceProfessional registration paid for * annuallyPersonal Develop * ment Plan27 Days Annual Leave + Bank * HolidaysPrivate Medical * Insuranc * e Eye CareAnnual Flu * e PensionSeason Ticket Loan / Cycle to Wo * rk SchemeEmployee Assistance * ProgrammeAND a range of policies supporting health and Responsibilities: Scr * ub PracticeDeliver expert scrub care across all surgical specialities on a day-case basis, acting as a general lead scrub practitioner with particular expertise in Cardiac, Urological, and Laparosc * ic surgery.Ensure instruments, implants, and consumables are prepared, checked, and available for each list; anticipate the surgical team’s needs throughout every * procedure.Maintain a strict aseptic technique and sterile field; perform WHO Surgical Safety Checklist requirements and all swab, instrument, and needle counts; elevate discrepancies i * mmediately.Assist with patient positioning, draping, and skin preparation; complete intraoperative documentation and hand over to recovery in a structured, s afe manner. Speciality Lead – Cardiac, Urology & * LaparoscopicServe as the named clinical lead for Cardiac, Urological, and Laparoscopic services; maintain and develop speciality-specific instrument sets, implant inventories, and equipment r * equirements.Liaise with surgeons, suppliers, and representatives to ensure correct implant systems, specialist equipment, and laparoscopic stack configurations are available fo * r each list.Lead scrub competency development and training for junior staff and students; contribute to service development and quality improvement within assigned s pecialities. Leadership &am * p; ManagementSupervise and lead the scrub team day-to-day; support the Theatre Manager with staff deployment, rostering, and annual leave; deputise in t * heir absence.Mentor junior practitioners, student ODPs, student nurses, and theatre support workers; contribute to appraisals and individual le * arning plans.Induct new staff and visiting clinicians to emergency equipment, scrub protocols, and operational procedures; model Welbeck values at all times. Operational & * amp; EquipmentMaintain scrub equipment, laparoscopic stacks, and specialist instrument sets; manage stock, raise orders, and coordinate planned preventativ * e maintenance.Monitor usage and flag stock issues to the Theatre Manager; contribute to equipment replacement and capital plannin g as required. The role will require multidisciplinary collaboration with consultants, all clinical and non-clinical teams and Welbeck Oxford Senior Leadership Team. Daily interaction with patients and their re What can you bring? * Current registration with the HCPC as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (RGN) with scrub/periop * erative experienceOngoing CPD in line with HCPC or NMC revalidation requirements, with a focus on scrub and peri * operative practiceEvidence of speciality training in Cardiac, Urological, and/or * Laparoscopic scrubMinimum 3 years post-registration experience in a scrub role across multiple sur * gical specialitiesPrevious senior * or lead scrub roleExperience working within a day-case t * heatre environmentExperience mentoring or supervising junior scrub practit * ioners or studentsComprehensive knowledge of surgical anatomy, instrumentation, and technique across all main sur * gical specialitiesSound understanding of aseptic technique, IPC principles, and WHO Surgical Safety Chec * klist requirementsCompetent with electronic systems for incident reporting, equipment checks, an * d training recordsDemonstrates Welbeck values: patient-centred, professional, collaborati * ve, and innovativeCalm, confident, and decisive in the intraoperative environment and during * unexpected eventsAble to lead and motivate a scrub team in a supportive * and inclusive wayCommitted to advancing personal competence across all sur * gical specialitiesFlexible – able to work shifts including early mornings, late even * ings, and weekendsProactive in identifying and escalating clinical risk within the t * t * Diploma or Degree in Operating Department Practice or Nursing (relev * ant to registration)Teaching, assessing, or practice supe * vel 3 or equivalent)Demonstrable competence scrubbing for Cardiac, Urological and Laparoscopic surgery across a range of * day-case proceduresExperience in a private hospital or indepe * ndent sector settingExpert knowledge of cardiac, urological, and laparoscopic instrument sets, implants, and eq * uipment requirementsFamiliarity with CQC requirements and the professional standards of either the HCPC or NMC as relevant to pe rioperative practice Recommendations J-18808-Ljbffr