Job summary
Senior Theatre Practitioner Band 6

University College London Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major Teaching Hospital and Research Centre with state of the art facilities. We currently have a vacancy within the Surgical Specialties Division.

We require a dynamic and motivated Scrub Practitioner with at least 4 years' experience at Band 5.

Working as a Scrub Nurse or Scrub Operating Department Practitioner you will be required to function effectively as a member of the perioperative team to ensure the provision and development of an efficient and high quality surgical service. You will need to deliver a holistic care package which is current, evidence based and effective. You will also have a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, and be able to contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department.

Main duties of the job
We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities exist to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programmes.

The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be currently registered as a practitioner (RGN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. They will also be able to demonstrate experience as a scrub practitioner in Urology.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, a subsidised social club including gym, a library for staff to use, free independent and confidential support for all staff, large retail discounts, car leasing scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few... for more information on our staff benefits please see attached poster. We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details
Date posted: 14 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year
Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8261612
Job locations: University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street, 16-18 Westmoreland Street, London, W1G 8PH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Registered ODP with Dip HE, NVQ 3, or City & Guilds 752
• Teaching course
• Accredited qualification in Anaes/Theatres/Recovery

Desirable

• NVQ assessor

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience at Band 5
• Previous experience in Anaes/Theatres/Recovery

Communication
Essential

• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats

Personal And People Development
Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
• Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
• Reflective in Practice
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others

Quality
Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality

Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential

• Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas

People management
Essential

• Able to take charge of ward in absence of senior staff

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).