Closing date: 20 July 2026
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Job summaryGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates hospitals on our two main sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and we're one of the largest NHS trusts in the country. Our workforce of almost 9,000 staff provide high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Scrub Practitioner to join our Theatre team at Gloucester Royal Hospital.
You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of specialties including Upper GI, Colorectal, Vascular, Interventional Radiology (IR), Paediatric Urology, Gynaecology, and Robotic Surgery. This role offers excellent development opportunities within a supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.
Whether you are newly qualified or have existing theatre experience, we are committed to supporting your development within the perioperative environment.
Additional working pattern details: On call
Main duties of the job- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality perioperative care
- Act as scrub practitioner across a range of surgical specialties, including complex and minimally invasive procedures
- Prepare operating theatres, instruments, and specialist equipment, including robotic and IR systems
- Maintain high standards of aseptic technique and infection prevention
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure efficient and safe procedures
- Undertake and document surgical counts in line with Trust policy
- Participate in WHO surgical safety checklists, team briefs, and debriefs
- Provide safe, effective, and patient-centred care throughout the perioperative pathway
- Support patients undergoing a variety of procedures, including paediatric and high-acuity surgical cases
About usWe take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job responsibilities- Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care in line with the NMC/HCPC Code
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and safety at all times
- Assist in patient positioning appropriate to surgical procedures
- Work flexibly across theatre specialties as service needs require
- Contribute to audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activity
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to Trust policies and procedures
- Participate in ongoing training and development
- Support students, new staff, and colleagues within the theatre team
Job descriptionJob responsibilities- Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care in line with the NMC/HCPC Code
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and safety at all times
- Assist in patient positioning appropriate to surgical procedures
- Work flexibly across theatre specialties as service needs require
- Contribute to audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activity
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to Trust policies and procedures
- Participate in ongoing training and development
- Support students, new staff, and colleagues within the theatre team
Person SpecificationQualifications, Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
- Understanding of perioperative practice and patient care
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, reliable, and patient-focused approach
Desirable- Previous operating theatre experience
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and procedures
- Experience in specialties such as Upper GI, Colorectal, Vascular, IR, Paediatric Urology, Gynaecology, or Robotics
- Experience working in a fast-paced acute environment
- Interest in developing skills in specialist areas (e.g. robotics, IR)
- Participation in audit or quality improvement
Person SpecificationQualifications, Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
- Understanding of perioperative practice and patient care
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, reliable, and patient-focused approach
Desirable- Previous operating theatre experience
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and procedures
- Experience in specialties such as Upper GI, Colorectal, Vascular, IR, Paediatric Urology, Gynaecology, or Robotics
- Experience working in a fast-paced acute environment
- Interest in developing skills in specialist areas (e.g. robotics, IR)
- Participation in audit or quality improvement
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gloucester Royal Hospital, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom
Employer contact detailsContact name: Senior Sister Jan Jones
Email: janet.jones15@nhs.net
Telephone: 03004222287
