Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 scrub practitioner or ODP to join our surgical team. Our theatre teams have a proven track record of providing high-quality care to our patients. St Helier Hospital has 6 main theatres and 2 Children day surgery theatres. We are looking for a Registered Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner who is committed to providing consistent gold standard care.
Responsibilities
* Lead the theatre team, working closely with management and other healthcare professionals.
* Supervise, support, and develop junior staff; encourage delivery of high-quality care and positive patient experiences.
* Be part of the senior team leading Registered Theatre Practitioners and Support Workers and work with surgical teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
* Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised, work well under pressure, and contribute to change management.
* Flexible approach with on-call commitments and internal rotation required for this post.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience as a Registered Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (band 7).
* Experience of leading a team and strong communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to work within the person specification of a band 7 healthcare professional.
* Willingness to work flexible hours and on-call as required.
About the trust / sites
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Sites include St George’s Hospital (one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area), St Helier Hospital (home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children), and Epsom Hospital (home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, SWLEOC).
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Please note this role may attract a high level of applications and may close earlier than the original closing date. Please submit your application as soon as possible. This advert closes on Monday 9 Feb 2026.
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