Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner - Liver Surgery
Location: London Bridge Hospital
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 7am–8pm, Monday to Saturday
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive

We’re looking for a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner to join our theatres team at London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. As part of one of HCA Healthcare UK’s flagship hospitals, you’ll work in a well-established surgical centre known for delivering complex and highly specialised care. With ten operating theatres and a diverse case mix spanning cardiac, neuro, orthopaedic and hepatobiliary surgery, this is an environment where expertise is recognised and developed.

In our theatres, collaboration is at the centre of everything we do. As a senior practitioner within the team. Previous liver surgery experience would be highly desirable, enabling you to quickly contribute within this specialist service and support the delivery of safe, effective care during complex cases. We welcome applications from experienced scrub practitioners with a strong surgical background and a keen interest in developing further within hepatobiliary surgery.

You’ll gain exposure to advanced surgical techniques, including robotics and pioneering procedures, while working in modern theatres designed to support precision and innovation. This is a setting where your experience is valued, and your ability to lead, mentor and influence practice will help shape the quality of care we deliver every day. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your leadership capability further, with clear pathways for career progression within HCA UK.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the scrub role for complex procedures
• Support the safe and efficient running of theatre lists and surgical pathways
• Mentor and guide junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practice
• Ensure high standards of infection prevention, safety and patient care are maintained
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellent surgical outcomes

What you’ll bring:

• Registered Nurse or ODP with a valid NMC or HCPC registration
• Significant scrub experience
• Exposure to liver cases is desirable
• Proven experience in a senior or similar role within theatres
• Confidence in supporting complex procedures within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience within clinical practice

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner – Liver Surgery you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple: above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

About Us
Life with us means taking pride in your team and delivering the highest quality care. We’ll support your ongoing learning in an environment that features advanced equipment and practices, one of the best colleague-to-patient ratios in the UK and varied, interesting work. As part of HCA Healthcare US, the world’s largest healthcare company, we can also promise that you’ll learn from experts in every department and that your opportunities will be endless. With us, you’ll be empowered to achieve more in your career, and more for our patients. Apply via the company portal for more information.

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