Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse to join our theatre team at Springfield Hospital.

The successful applicant will be an experienced and motivated registered nurse or operating department practitioner with a strong background in orthopaedic surgery. You will demonstrate excellent clinical skills, leadership capabilities and a proactive approach to supporting the continued success and development of our theatre department.

As a Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and high-quality perioperative care, ensuring that patients receive the highest standards of care throughout their surgical journey. You will support theatre daily activities, promote best practice and work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, recovery staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

What You Will Bring

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse or HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner.
• Substantial post-registration experience within an operating theatre environment, with proven experience in orthopaedic scrubbing.
• Sound knowledge of orthopaedic procedures, surgical instrumentation, implants and specialist equipment.
• Proven ability to lead, support and motivate a team, working independently and using initiative when required.
• Experience in coordinating theatre activities and supporting the effective management of the surgical list.
• A strong understanding of infection prevention and control, aseptic technique, surgical safety and risk management.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to patient safety, dignity, confidentiality and delivering a positive patient experience.
• A flexible, forward-thinking approach, with a commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.

Why Join Us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people.

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

• Private medical cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants.
• Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance.
• Life assurance providing cover of three times your base salary.
• Private pension, with Ramsay matching contributions up to 5% after a qualifying period.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Work–Life Balance

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Flexible shift patterns, where possible.
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave.
• Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you.

Career Development & Recognition

• Training and development opportunities through the Ramsay Academy.
• Opportunities to develop clinical leadership skills and contribute to service improvement.
• Colleague recognition programme celebrating our people and their achievements.

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

• Access to our employee benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts.
• Cycle2Work scheme.
• Subsidised staff restaurant, where available.
• Free on-site parking, where available.

About Us

Join us on our exciting journey of development and expansion at Springfield Hospital. We continue to invest in new technology and services to enhance the patient experience and support our dedicated teams in delivering outstanding clinical care.

Springfield Hospital is one of Essex's established private hospitals, providing a range of surgical services within a modern hospital environment. Our theatre teams work collaboratively to deliver high standards of care across a variety of surgical specialities.

As part of our orthopaedic theatre team, you will contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of elective and other orthopaedic procedures, supporting excellent surgical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.