Overview
We are looking for highly motivated, ambitious and experienced Nurses/ODPs to join our scrub team. We have 18 theatres on site delivering high quality care. The DA Vinci robot on site enables cutting edge surgery and superb patient outcomes.
If successful you will be supported by 5 Clinical Practice Leads who will guide you and provide a bespoke training pack. We are a large but friendly department, committed to developing staff and supporting their development needs. We offer an excellent induction and progression opportunities and a values-driven culture: we care, we respect and we listen.
Responsibilities
* Support the multi-disciplinary theatre team in the day-to-day running of a theatre or clinical area within the theatre footprint of Stepping Hill.
* Ensure high quality standards of care are delivered consistently.
* As a scrub practitioner, assist all specialties within the theatre team; training and support will be provided by Clinical Practice Leads.
About us and Equal Opportunities
We are a major provider of healthcare in the Stockport area and one of its largest employers. We seek to improve the diversity of our workforce to reflect the communities we serve and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. If you require support with your application, please contact the recruitment team for alternative methods. We are committed to flexible working and will consider requests where possible.
Benefits
* Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* NHS pension scheme membership
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more
* NHS Staff discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary finance for loans, savings, budgeting and debt tips
* Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, SK2 7JE
Job responsibilities and safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures. An enhanced DBS check is required (cost £54.50, deducted from the first salary). You will be required to join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription (£16).
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential: RGN/HCPC registration
Desirable: Relevant post-registration courses for the clinical area
Experience
Essential: Experience of delivering patient care; experience of working in clinical areas
Desirable: Evidence of supervising others
Skills and abilities
Essential: Effective time management, ability to work under pressure, resource management, teamwork, initiative, problem solving, motivation, adaptability, attention to detail, positive attitude to change, patient dignity and respect, effective written and verbal communication
Work related circumstances
Essential: Occupational Health clearance; flexible and adaptable; ability to concentrate in unpredictable work patterns
Knowledge
Essential: Computer literacy; evidence of CPD
Employer details
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE
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