At a Glance
- Tasks: Support surgical teams by preparing instruments and ensuring a sterile environment.
- Company: Join a leading healthcare provider with NHS and private clients across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shifts, career development, and workplace benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for progression and training in various surgical specialties.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while working in dynamic surgical environments.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with NMC registration and scrub/theatre nursing experience.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 41000 £ per year.
We are recruiting experienced Scrub Nurses / Theatre Nurses (Perioperative Nurses) to support surgical services with multiple NHS trusts and private healthcare providers across the UK. This role is essential to the operating theatre team, working directly with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver safe, high‑quality surgical care across a range of specialities.
As a Scrub Nurse you will provide direct support during surgical procedures, ensure a sterile theatre environment, prepare instruments and equipment, and anticipate the needs of the surgical team to optimise patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare the operating theatre equipment, instruments, and sterile field prior to surgery.
- Assist the surgical team during procedures by anticipating and passing instruments and supplies.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control and theatre sterility standards.
- Perform instrument counts before, during, and after operations to ensure patient safety.
- Support patient preparation for surgery and contribute to perioperative care activities.
- Communicate effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre staff.
- Participate in postoperative de‑brief and theatre turnover tasks.
- Ensure documentation of theatre activities and maintain accurate records.
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration in the United Kingdom.
- Previous experience in scrub/theatre/perioperative nursing.
- Solid understanding of theatre asepsis and infection control practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively in fast‑paced clinical environments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to work across different surgical disciplines and at multiple sites.
- Professional attitude with high standards of patient care and safety.
- Perioperative nursing qualifications or theatre specialist training.
- Experience across multiple surgical specialties (orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, trauma).
- Knowledge of UK surgical pathways and theatre procedural protocols.
- Competitive annual salary aligned with UK healthcare market standards.
- Opportunities across major UK regions (South East, North West, Midlands, Scotland, Wales).
- Flexible shift patterns and rota options available.
- Supportive clinical teams and structured induction.
- Career development and theatre speciality progression pathways.
- Pension plan and workplace benefits (where applicable).
If you are a dedicated Scrub Nurse / Theatre Nurse looking for rewarding opportunities across the UK, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV in PDF format.
Scrub Nurse / Theatre Nurse (Perioperative Nurse) employer: JOBSTODAY.WORLD
As a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer for Scrub Nurses and Theatre Nurses across the UK. Our commitment to flexible placements allows you to work in diverse clinical environments while benefiting from competitive salaries, supportive teams, and ample opportunities for career development and progression in perioperative nursing. Join us to make a meaningful impact in surgical care while enjoying a work culture that values collaboration and high standards of patient safety.
