Theatre Practitioner Scrub Nurse - Gynaecology, Urology and Robotics
Cromwell HospitalLondon
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Cromwell Hospital based in London. The advertised salary is £37,080 to £46,890. Applications close on 31 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday to Saturday plus additional shift enhancements for weekend working - various shift patterns avail...
Your role as a
Theatre Practitioner Scrub Nurse is ensure that we provide the best quality
service in a pleasant environment for both staff and patients whilst ensuring
that a high-quality, cost-effective service is delivered to patients and
consultant users. Youll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and will
have specific experience scrubbing for Laparoscopic, Gynae, Urology
and general cases. You'll be flexible and supportive with shared tasks.
Assist in
the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team
and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the
laboratory.
Help to
control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the
maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation
procedures and asepsis.
Participate
in induction and orientation programmes for new staff to ensure a welcoming
environment.
Prepare
patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery.
Provide
assistance in clinical/ operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery.
Take charge
of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring
patient, visitors and staff safety.
Assess,
plan, deliver and evaluate peri-operative patient care.
Participate
in the delegation and supervision of junior grades, unqualified and less
experienced staff.
Theatre Practitioner Scrub
Laparoscopic, Gynae, Urology
Cromwell Hospital,
Kensington SW5 0TU (5 mins walk
from Earls Court underground or 7 mins walk from Gloucester Road underground.)
Permanent
Salary from £32,500 to £41,643
plus fantastic benefits, and paid overtime
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Saturday
plus additional shift enhancements for weekend working - various shift patterns
available
Join us and receive a one-off
Golden Hello of £3000, or £5000 towards Domestic Relocation Costs (if
applicable).
Financial support available to
successful candidates to access fast track visa processing, subject to
We make health happen
At Bupa, you can be
the Nurse you want to be. With the autonomy to use your skills and strong
benefits to support you, patient care can be your top priority.
Building a career in
Nursing has never been easier, with good hours, you can live a balanced,
healthy lifestyle.
Our main adult
theatre is a busy and dynamic environment, setting the benchmark for clinical
excellence. We have 5 operating suites catering for Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT
and Ophthalmic, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology. We work
with surgeons who are the best in their specialities carrying out simple to the
more complex surgeries.
Youll help us make health
happen by:
Your role as a
Theatre Practitioner Scrub Nurse is ensure that we provide the best quality
service in a pleasant environment for both staff and patients whilst ensuring
that a high-quality, cost-effective service is delivered to patients and
consultant users. Youll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and will
have specific experience scrubbing for Laparoscopic, Gynae, Urology
and general cases. You'll be flexible and supportive with shared tasks.
Our main adult
theatre is a busy and dynamic environment, setting the benchmark for clinical
excellence. We have 5 operating suites catering for Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT
and Ophthalmic, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology. We work
with surgeons who are the best in their specialities carrying out simple to the
more complex surgeries.
Assist in
the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team
and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the
laboratory.
Help to
control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the
maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation
procedures and asepsis.
Participate
in induction and orientation programmes for new staff to ensure a welcoming
environment.
Prepare
patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery.
Provide
assistance in clinical/ operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery.
Take charge
of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring
patient, visitors and staff safety.
Assess,
plan, deliver and evaluate peri-operative patient care.
Participate
in the delegation and supervision of junior grades, unqualified and less
experienced staff.
Key Skills / Qualifications
needed for this role:
1st level
registration Adult and/or Children or Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies
/ ODP Level 3 NVQ / ODA 752.
Previous
perioperative experience in Laparoscopic, Gynaecology, Urology, General,
Plastics or Kidney Transplant.
NMC or HCPC
registered.
Our benefits are
designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing
programme and includes all aspects of our health from mental and physical, to
financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and
have a range of family friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this
role you will receive the following benefits and more:
One off Golden
Hello payment (Ts and Cs apply)
Payment of
Professional Registration fees
Equivalent to 25
days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy
or sell
Bupa health
insurance as a benefit in kind
An enhanced pension
plan and life insurance
Annual
performance-based bonus
Support with travel
costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
Discounted access
to online gym sessions through Gympass
Various other
benefits and online discounts
Free onsite
massages as a recognition for your hard work
Opportunity to
participate in our annual awards ceremony
Why Bupa?
Were a health
insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our
people are all driven by the same purpose helping people live longer,
healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by
being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of
our people to Be you at Bupa, we champion diversity, and we understand the
importance of our people representing the communities and customers we
serve. Thats why we especially encourage applications from people with
diverse backgrounds and experiences.
As a Disability Confident
employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who
meets the minimum criteria for the job. Well make sure you are treated fairly
and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone
that needs them.
If you would like
more information on the role, require an alternative format, or would like to
discuss other opportunities suited to your skills and experience, please
contact michael.green@bupa.com
Why Bupa?
Were a health
insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our
people are all driven by the same purpose helping people live longer,
healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by
being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of
our people to Be you at Bupa, we champion diversity, and we understand the
importance of our people representing the communities and customers we
serve. Thats why we especially encourage applications from people with
diverse backgrounds and experiences.
As a Disability Confident
employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who
meets the minimum criteria for the job. Well make sure you are treated fairly
and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone
that needs them.
If you would like
more information on the role, require an alternative format, or would like to
discuss other opportunities suited to your skills and experience, please
contact serina.kapoor@bupa.com
Essential: - 1st level registration Adult and/or Children or Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies / ODP Level 3 NVQ / ODA 752.; - NMC or HCPC registered.
Essential: - Previous perioperative experience in Laparoscopic, Gynaecology, Urology, General, Plastics or Kidney Transplant.
How this role compares
We hold 1,237 NHS vacancies in London that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £46,149. This role pays less than about 68% of them.
There are 13,012 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,697 of them in London.
You have 10 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Cromwell Hospital has 2 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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