Senior Scrub Practitioner (Nurse/ODP)

Job summary
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 team. This role is due to a long standing colleagues planned retirement after decades of service at this hospital.

This is an exciting time to join a hugely reputable organisation and provide the highest standards of care, with significant investment having been made into the hospital with laminar flow operating rooms.

In considering this role please note that:

• This appointment is for an energetic and ambitious individual
• Our colleagues lead by example
• Akessa Health Care does not support hybrid working
• Akessa Health Care is expanding and there are ample opportunities for personal and career development in this role.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us
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 75 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. The ownership of the hospital was transferred to our new management team in January 2023. By joining our existing portfolio, the hospital is now run professionally and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients, with a strong ethos on caring for our staff. Since 2023 the hospital has undergone a multimillion pound refurbishment project.

107 Harley Street, is an outpatient, diagnostic and day-case facility. The Group has had a presence in the Harley Street area since 2010. The treatments offered at this facility includes oral and maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, orthodontics and specialist dentistry, plastic and cosmetic surgery, general surgery and rheumatology.

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. Our organisation has strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support. All colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice on the management of their services.

Akessa Healthcare is managed and run by clinicians. All colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice on the management of their services.

Our organisation has a strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support.

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, both private and NHS, for its patients experiences.

Who we are looking for

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC essential.
• Strong clinical background as a Senior Scrub Practitioner in all types of surgery including orthopaedics.
• Surgical First Assistant trained/qualified desirable
• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Depending on experience (Agenda for Change Band 7)
Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Licence/Certification: NMC or HCPC Registration (required)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Closing date: 10 November 2026

Employer contact: Kaveh Shakib, Medical Director, k.shakib@akessa.com

Apply through our website.