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From the employer's careers site First seen 4 Nov 2026

Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (RN/ODP) 1 Year Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)

Salary

up to 30 hours per week

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Description

Join a high-performing, supportive theatre team at Duchy Hospital in Truro, Cornwall, as a Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (RN/ODP) on a 1-year fixed-term contract for maternity cover.

About the Role As a Theatre Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of surgical specialities. You will support the delivery of safe and efficient theatre care, prepare and manage equipment and consumables, work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary teams, and deliver an excellent patient experience through strong communication and professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of safe and efficient theatre care
  • Prepare and manage equipment and consumables
  • Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary teams
  • Deliver an excellent patient experience through strong communication and professionalism

Requirements

  • NMC or HCPC registration
  • Proven experience as a Scrub Practitioner
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A commitment to high standards of patient care and safety
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Desirable

  • Surgical First Assistant qualification
  • Advanced Surgical Practitioner qualification

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary up to 30 hours per week with flexible working available
  • Private medical cover (with partner/dependants option)
  • Life assurance (3x salary)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted dental insurance
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Paid volunteer leave
  • Access to Ramsay Academy training programmes
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Colleague recognition schemes
  • Discounts platform
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Subsidised restaurant (where available)
  • Free onsite parking

Skills

Required

  • NMC or HCPC registration
  • Scrub Practitioner experience
  • communication and teamwork skills
  • patient care and safety

Nice to have

  • Surgical First Assistant qualification
  • Advanced Surgical Practitioner qualification
Apply on Duchy Hospital