Description
We are seeking a Bank Scrub Practitioner to join our Theatre team at Practice Plus Group in Ilford, United Kingdom. As a Bank Scrub Practitioner, you will provide expert perioperative support across a variety of surgical procedures, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety, and clinical practice.
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting the safe and effective delivery of surgical procedures across multiple specialties
- Preparing theatre equipment, instrument trays, and consumables
- Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control
- Undertaking scrub duties and monitoring swab, needle, and instrument counts
- Running theatre lists efficiently and in accordance with policies and procedures
- Supporting junior and unqualified colleagues within the department
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation
- Participating in clinical audit, KPI monitoring, and service improvement activities
- Assisting with the education, training, and development of new colleagues and students
- Contributing to a positive, patient-focused theatre environment
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (Scrub)
- Minimum of 2 years' scrub experience
- Clinical experience across a variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, and Gynaecology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Understanding of infection prevention and health and safety requirements
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Computer literacy and accurate record-keeping skills
Desirable:
- Specialist theatre or day surgery qualification
Benefits:
- Bank rate of £26.70 per hour
- Flexible shifts to suit your availability
- Opportunity to work within a high-performing clinical team
- Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
- Chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike
This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs.