Scrub Theatre Practitioner

Job summary
Rugby St Cross theatres are seeking highly skilled and experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners to join our dynamic and fast-paced Theatres Department.

Our elective hub comprises of 6 theatres and a treatment room covering a variety specialties, delivering a wide range of complex and elective procedures. We are looking for a motivated and adaptable practitioner with proven scrub experience, particularly in elective orthopaedic surgery, with a keen interest to learn and develop skills for complex revision arthroplasty and robotic surgery.

The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting surgical teams to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. You will be expected to demonstrate expert clinical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a multidisciplinary environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the regions GIRFT accredited surgical hubs, offering exposure to advanced surgical techniques and opportunities for professional development.

The practitioner will be responsible for their own professional conduct in line with NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct. They will adhere to and understand all Trust & local policies and procedures.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the peri-operative care of patients using specialist knowledge and skills.
• Acknowledge personal preferences, rights and choice of patients undergoing surgery.
• Maintain health, safety and the control of infection in clinical work areas in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain materials and equipment for clinical procedures, take action if found to be faulty.
• Support, monitor and care for patients during clinical procedures.
• Contribute to treating patients during clinical emergencies.
• Receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate & legible records of care.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Apply through our website

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B5-8368354
Closing date: 03 November 2026

Job responsibilities

• Clinical - Surgery: Assess requirements of theatre. Provide all necessary equipment and materials for the list. Monitor all equipment used, act if found to be faulty. Demonstrate knowledge of operative procedures/departmental procedures.
• Teamwork: Communicate effectively with other members of the theatre team and other clinical work areas. Acknowledge and value peoples roles within the team. Recognize own and others limitations within the team. Participate in achieving the aims of the department/Trust.
• Leadership and Innovation: Demonstrate a flexible attitude to changes in practice within the theatre department and the Trust. Reflect theatre philosophy within their work area. Recognise, prevent and diffuse areas of conflict within the theatre environment. Recognise and forward any complaints from patients/carers/visitors and communicate them to senior staff.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Essential qualifications

• Appropriate professional registration (NMC/HCPC)
• If NMC registered, must be post-preceptorship in UK
• Appropriate professional registration (Successful completion of ODP Course and Pending registration for newly qualified ODPs)
• Study at level 6 (degree / diploma)

Desirable

• First level degree in relevant subject

Essential experience

• Clinical experience in role (for Qualified Practitioners)
• Post-preceptorship

Essential knowledge

• Ability to apply evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of professional policies and procedures
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct

Desirable knowledge

• A sound knowledge of current issues relating to the NHS

Essential skills

• Be patient focused
• Have good communication skills
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
• Good management of own and others time
• Able to use initiative and make decisions
• Good IT skills

Essential commitment to Trust values and behaviours

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
• For posts with managerial responsibility only: Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect).

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Orthopaedic Team lead, Theatres
Rebecca Barresford
Rebecca.Barresford@uhcw.nhs.uk
017886633779

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