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Nuffield Health

Senior Theatre Practitioner -Scrub Nurse

The closing date is 04 December 2026

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Job summary

Senior Scrub Practitioner

Brentwood Hospital | Permanent | Full time

Up to £45,000 depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Scrub Practitioner you will;

• Work on a varied caseload using technology, equipment and facilities which are all state-of-the-art.

• Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team.

• Deliver high quality care and experiences for patients, which is always clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate.

• Be trained as a Surgical First Assistant or be prepared to undertake the training with us at Nuffield Health.

• Experienced in completing clinical audits where appropriate - full training will be provided.

About us

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital

Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women's health, children's services, and cosmetic surgery.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0103717

Job locations

Shenfield Road

Brentwood

CM15 8EH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Scrub Practitioner

Brentwood Hospital | Permanent | Full time

Up to £45,000 depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

Wherever you're currently working, Nuffield Health is where you'll excel. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we can offer you a unique opportunity to feel valued, free from constraints and able to grow your career, while you're helping us offer the highest standards of care. Transforming patient care, focusing on what matters. It starts with you

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our Brentwood Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including HCPC registration. You bring a passion for high standards in perioperative care, a meticulous eye for detail and post-registration experience. You're a focused, flexible and motivated team worker.

As a Senior Scrub Practitioner you will;

• Work on a varied caseload using technology, equipment and facilities which are all state-of-the-art.

• Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team.

• Deliver high quality care and experiences for patients, which is always clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate.

• Be trained as a Surgical First Assistant or be prepared to undertake the training with us at Nuffield Health.

• Experienced in completing clinical audits where appropriate - full training will be provided.

The Person

To succeed as a Senior Scrub Practitioner you will have;

• High levels of focus and engagement.

• A passion for high standards and a meticulous eye for detail.

• Excellent communication skills and will be a great team worker. You will also be flexible and motivated.

• Promote the best evidence based practice within own scope of practice.

• Able to engage with colleagues at all levels across the hospital and contribute appropriately to achieving hospital goals within a multi-disciplinary team.

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. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital

Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women's health, children's services, and cosmetic surgery.

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.

Please let your manager know when making an internal application

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Scrub Practitioner

Brentwood Hospital | Permanent | Full time

Up to £45,000 depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

Wherever you're currently working, Nuffield Health is where you'll excel. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we can offer you a unique opportunity to feel valued, free from constraints and able to grow your career, while you're helping us offer the highest standards of care. Transforming patient care, focusing on what matters. It starts with you

As a Senior Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our Brentwood Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including HCPC registration. You bring a passion for high standards in perioperative care, a meticulous eye for detail and post-registration experience. You're a focused, flexible and motivated team worker.

As a Senior Scrub Practitioner you will;

• Work on a varied caseload using technology, equipment and facilities which are all state-of-the-art.

• Supervise, support and develop junior members of the team.

• Deliver high quality care and experiences for patients, which is always clinically effective, evidence based and appropriate.

• Be trained as a Surgical First Assistant or be prepared to undertake the training with us at Nuffield Health.

• Experienced in completing clinical audits where appropriate - full training will be provided.

The Person

To succeed as a Senior Scrub Practitioner you will have;

• High levels of focus and engagement.

• A passion for high standards and a meticulous eye for detail.

• Excellent communication skills and will be a great team worker. You will also be flexible and motivated.

• Promote the best evidence based practice within own scope of practice.

• Able to engage with colleagues at all levels across the hospital and contribute appropriately to achieving hospital goals within a multi-disciplinary team.

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. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital

Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women's health, children's services, and cosmetic surgery.

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.

Please let your manager know when making an internal application

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Senior Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our Brentwood Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including HCPC registration.

Experience

Essential

• You bring a passion for high standards in perioperative care, a meticulous eye for detail and post-registration experience. You're a focused, flexible and motivated team worker.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Senior Theatre Practitioner (ODP) at our Brentwood Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including HCPC registration.

Experience

Essential

• You bring a passion for high standards in perioperative care, a meticulous eye for detail and post-registration experience. You're a focused, flexible and motivated team worker.

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).

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 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Shenfield Road

Brentwood

CM15 8EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Shenfield Road

Brentwood

CM15 8EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition

People Services

[email protected]

03001235080

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0103717

Job locations

Shenfield Road

Brentwood

CM15 8EH

United Kingdom

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