- Location
- The London Bridge Hospital, United Kingdom
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Workday
Description
London, London Bridge Hospital
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts between 7am–8pm, Monday to Saturday
Permanent
Competitive salary
We’re looking for a Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner to join our theatres team at London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. As part of one of HCA Healthcare UK’s flagship hospitals, you’ll work in a well-established surgical centre known for delivering complex and highly specialised care. With ten operating theatres and a diverse case mix spanning cardiac, neuro, orthopaedic and hepatobiliary surgery, this is an environment where expertise is recognised and developed.
In our theatres, collaboration is at the centre of everything we do. As a senior practitioner within the team. Previous liver surgery experience would be highly desirable, enabling you to quickly contribute within this specialist service and support the delivery of safe, effective care during complex cases. We welcome applications from experienced scrub practitioners with a strong surgical background and a keen interest in developing further within hepatobiliary surgery.
You’ll gain exposure to advanced surgical techniques, including robotics and pioneering procedures, while working in modern theatres designed to support precision and innovation. This is a setting where your experience is valued, and your ability to lead, mentor and influence practice will help shape the quality of care we deliver every day. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your leadership capability further, with clear pathways for career progression within HCA UK.
- Lead the scrub role for complex procedures
- Support the safe and efficient running of theatre lists and surgical pathways
- Mentor and guide junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practice
- Ensure high standards of infection prevention, safety and patient care are maintained
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellent surgical outcomes
- Registered Nurse or ODP with a valid NMC or HCPC registration
- Significant scrub experience
- Exposure to liver cases is desirable
- Proven experience in a senior or similar role within theatres
- Confidence in supporting complex procedures within a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience within clinical practice
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
- Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
