Band 6 - Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse in Enfield

Main area: Orthopaedics

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week is available and can be discussed at interview)

Job ref: 391-RFL-7649094

Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield

Salary: £44,485 - £52,521 per annum inclusive of HCAS

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 19/02/2026 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an opportunity to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We are committed to equality and diversity and advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities.

We are looking for Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse / Charge Nurse / ODP to support Chase Farm Theatres. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the Orthopaedic Team into the future as we are named as the North London Orthopaedic Centre. We recently became one of a few hospitals nationally to become an Accredited GIRFT Surgical Hub.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is implemented and evaluated. To provide specialist advice without direct supervision and to lead the multidisciplinary team in the absence of the Team Leader. To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of practitioners within the Department.

Main duties of the job:

• Liaise with the Team Leader and Theatre coordinator to ensure that patients are prepared for Theatre in reasonable time and admitted to the Theatre department in line with the 5 Steps to Safer Surgery and the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.
• Assist in the safe handling, transfer and positioning of patients between all areas of the theatre department; including complex cases and preparing & transporting portable monitoring equipment to assist with the transfer of patients to Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit following anaesthetic intervention.
• Provide skilled assistance when participating in scrub and circulating duties in the Orthopaedic Theatre.
• Liaise & communicate with other departments e.g. laboratory services, EBME, Sterile Services Unit.
• Ensure all Orthopaedic Theatre equipment is checked as suitable for use prior to each patient’s operation.
• Ensure all Orthopaedic instrument trays and consumables are prepared and fit for use prior to each patient’s operation.

Working for our organisation:

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size and scope offer career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that can align with your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to advance your career.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification:

• World Class Values: Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
• Education/Qualifications: Registered Nurse/ODP, Recognised Post Graduate Theatre Course ENB176, Mentorship Course (e.g. ENB 998, D32 D33) or assessor course or willingness to enrol
• Experience: Significant experience in Orthopaedic scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above), Experience in managing junior staff (HCA/students) including appraisal, performance, absence, selection and recruitment, Good written, numeracy & verbal communications skills, Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre dept, Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries, Able to prioritise workload, Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and manage difficult situations, Positive and motivated with attention to detail, Computer skills including some Electronic patient record IT system.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK. You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, and these will be considered alongside all other applications. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role meet the eligibility requirements under the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points-based system to avoid disappointment.

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The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

The Trust will request a DBS(CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Veronica Delfin

Job title: Senior Orthopaedic Sister

Email address: veronica.delfin@nhs.net

Telephone number: 02083752637

Additional information: We suggest an informal visit, please contact Veronica at veronica.delfin@nhs.net