Theatre Scrub Nurse
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NHS Professionals Limited Theatre Scrub Nurse
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
Why might this job interest you?
Being a scrub nurse in the NHS is a specialised and vital role within surgical teams, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of procedures in operating rooms. This position involves preparing and maintaining sterile equipment, assisting surgeons during operations, and ensuring patient safety throughout surgical interventions. The flexibility in scheduling enables scrub nurses to manage their work hours effectively, contributing to a balanced lifestyle while providing essential support in high-pressure surgical environments. It's a role that requires precision, teamwork, and a dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient care, making scrub nursing both challenging and immensely rewarding.
Main duties of the job
What you can add
To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team
To participate in the assessment of patient care needs implementing and maintaining agreed standards of care.
Following Codes of Professional Practice provide high quality care to patients undergoing treatment within the Peri-Operative Environment.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
About us
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
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First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£16.40 to £26.24 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-26-0324
Job locations
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Road
Crownhill
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare to people across the southwest peninsula. The Trust works within a network of other hospitals to offer a range of specialist services such as kidney transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and neonatal intensive care and high-risk obstetrics. As a regional specialist Teaching Hospital, the Trust also provides comprehensive training and education for a wide range of healthcare professionals.
Located in Plymouth, enjoy an amazing quality of life, with the fantastic location by the sea and the dramatic expanse of Dartmoor National Park as a backdrop. The sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound and adjacent rivers also offer the perfect location for a huge range of water-based activities from sailing, paddle boarding, wakeboarding and more.
Why might this job interest you?
Being a scrub nurse in the NHS is a specialised and vital role within surgical teams, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of procedures in operating rooms. This position involves preparing and maintaining sterile equipment, assisting surgeons during operations, and ensuring patient safety throughout surgical interventions. The flexibility in scheduling enables scrub nurses to manage their work hours effectively, contributing to a balanced lifestyle while providing essential support in high-pressure surgical environments. It's a role that requires precision, teamwork, and a dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient care, making scrub nursing both challenging and immensely rewarding.
What you can add
To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team
To participate in the assessment of patient care needs implementing and maintaining agreed standards of care.
Following Codes of Professional Practice provide high quality care to patients undergoing treatment within the Peri-Operative Environment.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What youll need
Have a minimum of 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse in Theatres
Registered with NMC
Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
Job responsibilities
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare to people across the southwest peninsula. The Trust works within a network of other hospitals to offer a range of specialist services such as kidney transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and neonatal intensive care and high-risk obstetrics. As a regional specialist Teaching Hospital, the Trust also provides comprehensive training and education for a wide range of healthcare professionals.
Located in Plymouth, enjoy an amazing quality of life, with the fantastic location by the sea and the dramatic expanse of Dartmoor National Park as a backdrop. The sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound and adjacent rivers also offer the perfect location for a huge range of water-based activities from sailing, paddle boarding, wakeboarding and more.
Why might this job interest you?
Being a scrub nurse in the NHS is a specialised and vital role within surgical teams, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of procedures in operating rooms. This position involves preparing and maintaining sterile equipment, assisting surgeons during operations, and ensuring patient safety throughout surgical interventions. The flexibility in scheduling enables scrub nurses to manage their work hours effectively, contributing to a balanced lifestyle while providing essential support in high-pressure surgical environments. It's a role that requires precision, teamwork, and a dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient care, making scrub nursing both challenging and immensely rewarding.
What you can add
To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team
To participate in the assessment of patient care needs implementing and maintaining agreed standards of care.
Following Codes of Professional Practice provide high quality care to patients undergoing treatment within the Peri-Operative Environment.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What youll need
Have a minimum of 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse in Theatres
Registered with NMC
Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have a minimum of 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse in Theatres
- Registered with NMC
Qualifications
Essential
- Have a minimum of 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse in Theatres
- Registered with NMC
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).
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.
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
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Road
Crownhill
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Road
Crownhill
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Consultant
Katy Curran
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£16.40 to £26.24 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-26-0324
Job locations
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Road
Crownhill
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
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