Job summary
Band 5 Theatre Practitioner / Scrub Nurse - Day Surgery Unit (WBCH Thatcham)

This post is based at West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH), London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS.

This is a full-time post for 37.5 hours per week; worked over Monday-Friday.

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship is not normally available for this vacancy - applicants must have the right-to-work in the UK for this role by their proposed start date.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Theatre Practitioner Scrub Nurse to work within our dynamic Theatre team at the West Berkshire Community Hospital, Day Surgery Unit (Theatres and Endoscopy).

The Unit is open 8am - 6pm.

Applicants must be an HCPC registered ODP or a NMC registered nurse with scrub experience.

Main duties of the job
The role involves scrubbing and circulating for a variety of specialist areas including Maxillo Facial, Plastics, General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Vascular. There will also be the opportunity to work in other areas such as recovery and our Endoscopy area.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Theatre Practitioners who aspire to learn and develop to join our inspirational team.

Applicants must be an HCPC registered ODP or a NMC registered nurse with scrub experience.

We can offer:

• In-depth, in-house and external development opportunities and support for career progression.
• Preceptorship programme.
• Rotation through a variety of specialties.

Successful candidates will demonstrate high standards of practice with excellent communication, clinical and decision making skills. You must be able to work under the pressure of a busy high throughput unit.

The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered practitioner (RGN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.

You will need to demonstrate the ability to work within the trust's core values of CARE - Compassion, Aspirational, Resourceful, and Excellence.

About us
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Trust "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Job responsibilities
To contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of the Trust's theatres by undertaking scrubbing and circulating duties and by providing skilled care in recovery and the endoscopy area

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• NMC registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Allied Health Professional

Desirable

• Extended roles
• Advanced Life Support
• Diploma/Degree
• Mentorship/teaching qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience working in a hospital setting
• At least 1 year post registration scrub experience

Desirable

• Experience in a recovery setting
• Experience in Endoscopy Setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address: West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead, Michelle street, michelle.street@royalberkshire.nhs.uk, 01635273501

Details
Date posted: 20 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 193-8045358PCG
Job locations: West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS, United Kingdom

This 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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.