Theatre Scrub | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Company: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Salary: £36,943 - £44,900 Including Outer London HCAS per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Stanmore, HA7 4LP

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 1 Oct 2026

Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Summary

The post‑holder will play an essential role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. As a trained Scrub Nurse, they will contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment and will competently undertake a broad range of scrub‑related duties to support the surgical team. The role requires a commitment to high professional standards, continuous learning, and the application of evidence‑based practice to ensure patient safety and high‑quality care throughout the perioperative journey

Requires NMC/HCPC

Work collaboratively within the nursing and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence‑based, holistic care to patients throughout their perioperative journey, from admission to discharge.

Act as a secure, competent, and accountable practitioner, providing patients and their relatives with high‑quality perioperative care and ensuring their wellbeing, dignity, and safety at all times.

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

- Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
- Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.




- Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff perks, including:

- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

This advert closes on Saturday 10 Oct 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Deliver safe, effective, evidence‑based perioperative care in the scrub role, in line with NMC standards and Trust policies.




- Take responsibility for the perioperative management of an allocated group of patients, ensuring high‑quality, patient‑centred care throughout their surgical journey.
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times, involving relatives and carers appropriately in the care process.
- Prepare, check, and maintain theatre equipment, surgical instruments, and consumables, escalating faults promptly and ensuring safe operation.
- Provide skilled scrub assistance to the surgical team, ensuring aseptic technique and adherence to infection prevention and control standards.
- Monitor patient condition within the scrub role, recognising deviations from normal and escalating concerns promptly to senior staff.
- Participate in the safe positioning, transfer, and handling of patients in accordance with Trust policies and manual handling guidelines.
- Ensure accurate, contemporaneous documentation using electronic and written systems in line with Trust and legal requirements.
- Contribute to the smooth running of theatre lists, supporting efficient workflow and patient safety.
- Report adverse incidents, near misses, equipment failures, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Rotate to other clinical areas within the department as required or identified through appraisal and personal development planning.
- Participate in the departmental on‑call rota and work flexibly, including long shifts, weekends, and unsocial hours, to meet service needs.

EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES

- Maintain up‑to‑date clinical knowledge and skills, engaging in continuous professional development and reflective practice.
- Maintain full compl

📌 Theatre Scrub | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (Stanmore)
🏢 Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
📍 Stanmore