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Theatre Practitioner - Scrub





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Job summary


Job Description
Theatre Scrub Practitioner (RGN / ODP)

Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital | Theatre | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work
Up to £37,500 depending on experience
37.5 hours per week





Main duties of the job


Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team

Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals who respect and value what you bring

Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities

Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff

Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based

Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key





About us


Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital



Located in Jesmond; you will be working at one of the north easts leading private hospitals, with a Good CQC rating, we have 27 en-suite private bedrooms, 3 state-of-the-art operating theatres, a dedicated breast care unit. We offer on-site pathology services and diagnostic imaging including CT and MRI, to help patients after surgery we have on-site physiotherapy specialists. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, weight loss surgery and cosmetic treatment.






Details


Date posted


16 September 2025




Pay scheme


Other








Salary



£35,500 to £37,500 a year





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Full-time





Reference number



JR0







Job locations




Clayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP



Newcastle upon Tyne



NE2 1JP














Job description


Job responsibilities


Theatre Scrub Practitioner (RGN / ODP)

Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital | Theatre | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work
Up to £37,500 depending on experience
37.5 hours per week



Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Scrub Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our hospital, you'll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.



As a Scrub Practitioner or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will:





  • Work in a multi disaplinary team covering a varied patient caseload




  • Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities




  • Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team




  • Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting




  • Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based




  • Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training.






    • Helping you feel good.



    We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.



    Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital



    Located in Jesmond; you will be working at one of the north easts leading private hospitals, with a Good CQC rating, we have 27 en-suite private bedrooms, 3 state-of-the-art operating theatres, a dedicated breast care unit. We offer on-site pathology services and diagnostic imaging including CT and MRI, to help patients after surgery we have on-site physiotherapy specialists. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, weight loss surgery and cosmetic treatment.



    Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.



    If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.



    It starts with you.







    Job description



    Job responsibilities


    Theatre Scrub Practitioner (RGN / ODP)

    Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital | Theatre | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work
    Up to £37,500 depending on experience
    37.5 hours per week



    Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

    As a Scrub Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our hospital, you'll be focused, detail-oriented empathetic with great communication skills. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience in Scrub roles within a Theatre environment, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.



    As a Scrub Practitioner or Theatre Practitioner (ODP), you will:





  • Work in a multi disaplinary team covering a varied patient caseload




  • Use state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities




  • Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team




  • Provide high-quality perioperative care in a multidisciplinary team setting




  • Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based




  • Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, which can include Surgical First Assist training.






    • Helping you feel good.



    We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.



    Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital



    Located in Jesmond; you will be working at one of the north easts leading private hospitals, with a Good CQC rating, we have 27 en-suite private bedrooms, 3 state-of-the-art operating theatres, a dedicated breast care unit. We offer on-site pathology services and diagnostic imaging including CT and MRI, to help patients after surgery we have on-site physiotherapy specialists. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, weight loss surgery and cosmetic treatment.



    Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.



    If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.



    It starts with you.








    Person Specification






    Qualifications



    Essential




    • Qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC.









    Experience



    Essential




    • Post-registration experience












    Person Specification







    Qualifications



    Essential




    • Qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC.









    Experience



    Essential




    • Post-registration experience













    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 2, 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).









    Additional information




    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 2, 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).









    Employer details


    Employer name


    Nuffield Health


    Address




    Clayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP



    Newcastle upon Tyne



    NE2 1JP








    Employer's website



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    Employer details


    Employer name


    Nuffield Health


    Address




    Clayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP



    Newcastle upon Tyne



    NE2 1JP








    Employer's website



    https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsID9Z0dsv (Opens in a new tab)












    Employer contact details


    For questions about the job, contact:



    Talent Acquisition


    People Services











    Details


    Date posted


    16 September 2025




    Pay scheme


    Other








    Salary



    £35,500 to £37,500 a year





    Contract


    Permanent






    Working pattern





    Full-time





    Reference number



    JR0







    Job locations




    Clayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP



    Newcastle upon Tyne



    NE2 1JP



















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