Theatre Scrub Practitioner General Theatres, Band 5

Job summary

The Band 5 Scrub Practitioner delivers safe, high-quality, evidence-based perioperative care across the Trust's General operating theatres, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care while managing an allocated caseload. The role supports a diverse range of elective and emergency surgical activity, including robotic surgery, urology, breast surgery, gynaecology, gynaecological oncology, colorectal surgery and upper gastrointestinal surgery.

Main responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique; preparing, checking and managing surgical instruments, implants, medical devices and specialist equipment; providing scrub assistance for procedures across these specialties; completing instrument, needle and swab counts and the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist; supporting safe patient positioning, transfer and theatre preparation; anticipating and responding to intraoperative needs; communicating effectively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team; safeguarding dignity and safety; maintaining accurate records; complying with professional, Trust, infection prevention, information governance and risk-management standards; reporting and supporting the investigation of incidents; contributing to audit, service improvement and research-based practice; undertaking mandatory training and continuing professional development; and supervising, teaching and supporting learners, new staff and less experienced colleagues while acting as a professional role model.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities / Key Responsibilities

- Maintain aseptic technique and provide safe, effective scrub assistance for elective and emergency procedures across robotic surgery, urology, breast surgery, gynaecology, gynaecological oncology, colorectal surgery and upper gastrointestinal surgery, working within assessed competence.

- Prepare, check, manage and account for surgical instrumentation, implants, prostheses, medical devices and equipment appropriate to the procedure and specialty.

- Accurately perform and document instrument, needle and swab counts, and actively participate in all relevant stages of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and associated perioperative safety checks.

- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team, respond appropriately to intraoperative changes and escalate concerns promptly to maintain patient safety.

- Support safe patient positioning and transfer, and prepare, check and restore the theatre environment before and after surgery in accordance with local procedures and assessed competence.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0714

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom

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