Salary: £36,114 - £44,050.50 per annum (dependent on experience)

Join a Theatre Team Where Expertise, Compassion and Innovation Come Together
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) looking for your next career move? Do you thrive in a collaborative theatre environment where patient care, clinical excellence and professional development are genuinely valued?

At Horder Healthcare, we're looking for a passionate and dedicated Scrub Nurse / Scrub Practitioner to join our highly skilled theatre team. Working closely with the Theatre Manager, Clinical Leads and a close-knit multidisciplinary team, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional surgical care and ensuring every patient receives a safe, seamless and outstanding experience.

What We Offer

• A varied and rewarding surgical caseload
• State-of-the-art theatres, technology and equipment
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to mentor, lead and develop others
• Ongoing professional development and training
• The chance to make a genuine difference to patients' lives every day

About the Role
As a Scrub Nurse / Practitioner, you will be responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and timely progression of patients through the intra-operative stage of their surgical journey.

Working alongside surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre colleagues, you will help maintain the highest standards of patient care while ensuring the smooth operation of the theatre department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical scrub support to surgeons during operations.
• Prepare operating theatres by sterilising, organising and maintaining surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Ensure patient records and documentation are completed accurately and comprehensively.
• Support the Theatre Manager and Clinical Leads in maintaining a safe, efficient and effective department.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior members of staff.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care and exceptional patient experiences.
• Promote a culture of empathy, professionalism, respect and open communication.
• Ensure accidents, incidents and complaints are documented appropriately and escalated when required.
• Take a lead role in emergency situations until additional support arrives.
• Actively participate in and support mentoring and learning programmes within the department.
• Contribute to in-house training initiatives and best-practice development.

About You
You will be a passionate and empathetic theatre professional who is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive working culture.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with a Level 3 qualification
• Previous experience as a Scrub Nurse or Scrub Practitioner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of perioperative practice and patient safety
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Proactive, forward-thinking approach with a commitment to continuous learning
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding patient care

Your Professional Commitment

• Maintain professional competence in line with NMC or HCPC requirements.
• Remain accountable for your own professional practice and conduct.
• Continually enhance your knowledge and skills through ongoing development.
• Support the development of theatre practice through learning, research and evidence-based care.
• Uphold the reputation and values of Horder Healthcare and The Horder Centre.

Our Values
Everything we do is guided by our core values:
Caring | Friendly | Quality | Integrity | Pride

Job reference: 122758
Department: Theatre
Location: East Grinstead
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Closing date: 11/12/2026

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