Job summary
-Provide high-quality scrub assistance across agreed surgical specialties -Prepare, check, and manage surgical instruments, equipment, and consumables -Maintain strict aseptic technique and comply with Infection Prevention and Control standards -Actively participate in WHO Surgical Safety Checklists and local NatSSIPs processes -Support safe and efficient patient flow within a day-case theatre setting -Contribute to clinical governance, audit activity, and continuous service improvement -Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, outpatients, and diagnostic teams
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our busy and well-established day surgery service. At The Norwich Clinic, we operate a modern-day surgery unit, including theatre suite with anaesthetic room and a 2 bed recovery area. We are proud of our strong safety culture, efficient day-case pathways, patient-centred approach and exceptional patient feedback The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, delivering safe, effective, and efficient care in line with professional standards, national guidance, and local policies. This role is ideal for a practitioner who values teamwork, high clinical standards, and the predictability of a day-surgery environment.
About us
Cora is a leading provider of community healthcare services in the UK. We deliver MSK (musculoskeletal) services, diagnostic imaging, day-case surgery, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, podiatry, persistent pain management, mental health, orthopaedic and rheumatology services. We want everyone to have the opportunity to thrive. We help people help themselves, to get back to their best or to simply find a new way forward.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20,000 to £23,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
NR10
Job locations
Norwich Hospital, Watton ROad
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TY
Job description
Job responsibilities
We continue to reward our staff with competitive salaries and a great range of employee benefits. These include: -25 days annual leave - pro rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell -Private Healthcare (Benenden) -Company Pension Scheme -Life Assurance -Blue Light Card -Refer a Friend Scheme -CPD Opportunities -Wagestream -Reward Gateway -Cycle to Work Scheme -Smart Tech -EV Car Scheme These benefits are our way of saying thank you to our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We continue to reward our staff with competitive salaries and a great range of employee benefits. These include: -25 days annual leave - pro rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell -Private Healthcare (Benenden) -Company Pension Scheme -Life Assurance -Blue Light Card -Refer a Friend Scheme -CPD Opportunities -Wagestream -Reward Gateway -Cycle to Work Scheme -Smart Tech -EV Car Scheme These benefits are our way of saying thank you to our colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
* Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
Experience
Desirable
* Further professional training/qualifications in specialist area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
* Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
Experience
Desirable
* Further professional training/qualifications in specialist area
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.
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.
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
Cora Health Group Limited
Address
Norwich Hospital, Watton ROad
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TY
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Employer details
Employer name
Cora Health Group Limited
Address
Norwich Hospital, Watton ROad
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TY
Employer's website
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