Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Band 6)
Full Time
Salary – Up to £49,000 Depending upon experience
Location: Cora Health Clinic, Great west road, Brentford, TW8 9DR
About Us
Connect Health and Healthshare have come together as one organisation – CORA Health – combining decades of experience delivering high-quality healthcare services on behalf of the NHS and private sector.
At The West London Clinic, we operate a modern-day surgery unit with an 8-bedded ward and theatre complex, including one large theatre suite with anaesthetic room and a 4-bed recovery area. We are proud of our strong safety culture, efficient day-case pathways, and patient-centred approach.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our busy and well-established day surgery service.
The post holder will work as a senior member of staff in a multidisciplinary theatre team, delivering safe, effective, and efficient care in line with professional standards, national guidance, and local policies. This role is ideal for a practitioner who values teamwork, high clinical standards, and the predictability of a day-surgery environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide high-quality scrub assistance across agreed surgical specialties
- Prepare, check, and manage surgical instruments, equipment, and consumables
- Maintain strict aseptic technique and comply with Infection Prevention and Control standards
- Actively participate in WHO Surgical Safety Checklists and local NatSSIPs processes
- Support safe and efficient patient flow within a day-case theatre setting
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit activity, and continuous service improvement
- Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, recovery staff, and ward teams
Surgical Specialties
Our day-case services currently include:
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Lower and upper limb.
- General Surgery.
- ENT
- Chronic Pain Management
- Endosocopy
(with scope for future service development)
Person Specification
Essential
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Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
- Experience working as a scrub practitioner in an operating theatre
- Sound knowledge of aseptic technique, IPC, and patient safety standards
- Strong communication and team-working skills
- Commitment to delivering patient-centred care
- Surgical First Assistant
Desirable
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Experience in day surgery and/or the independent healthcare sector
- Experience across multiple surgical specialties
- Interest in CPD, mentorship, or service development
Why Join CORA Health?
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Modern, well-equipped day surgery environment
- Planned operating lists supporting work-life balance
- Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
- Strong focus on patient safety, quality, and governance
- Funded CPD and development opportunities
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Benefits
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25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell
- Private Healthcare (Benenden)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Blue Light Card
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- CPD Opportunities
- Wagestream
- Reward Gateway
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Smart Tech
- EV Car Scheme
If you are a committed Theatre Scrub Practitioner looking to work in a high-quality day-surgery setting where patient safety and professionalism come first, we would be delighted to hear from you.
