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Band 5 Theatre Scrub Nurse
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 19 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2380207
Job summary
We are seeking a Band 5 Scrub Nurse to join the Day Surgery Theatres team at Hadley Wood Hospital on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.
The post holder will provide safe, effective and compassionate care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Working within the multidisciplinary theatre team, they will undertake scrub duties, maintain aseptic practice and contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of surgical care across a range of specialties.
The post holder will be expected to uphold the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust's shared commitments: care with compassion, champion inclusion, act with integrity and deliver excellence.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake scrub duties, preparing for and supporting surgical procedures in accordance with your competence and local policies.
- Prepare and check instruments, equipment and the theatre environment before operating lists.
- Maintain aseptic technique and high standards of infection prevention and control.
- Participate in surgical safety checks and ensure the safe handling and accurate counting of instruments, swabs and sharps.
- Handle, label and document specimens safely in accordance with local procedures.
- Recognise and escalate patient safety concerns or issues affecting the safe running of an operating list.
- Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues and maintain accurate clinical records.
- Support students and less experienced colleagues, and take part in learning, audit and quality improvement.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8291123
Job locations
Hadley Wood Hospital
52 Moxon Street
Barnet
EN5 5TS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / ODP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of theatre nursing
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre department
- Awareness of developments within profession
- Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
- Able to prioritise workload
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptive to changing situations
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to develop perioperative practice
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / ODP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of theatre nursing
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre department
- Awareness of developments within profession
- Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
- Able to prioritise workload
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptive to changing situations
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to develop perioperative practice
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hadley Wood Hospital
52 Moxon Street
Barnet
EN5 5TS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hadley Wood Hospital
52 Moxon Street
Barnet
EN5 5TS
United Kingdom