Job summary
Our busy operating theatre suite consists of five theatres and one Hybrid theatre facility.
This role requires an experienced cardiac and/or thoracic scrub practitioner who is motivated and hardworking. As your confidence and knowledge grows you will take an active role in mentoring more junior members of staff and undertake appraisal when requested. You must have NMC or HPC registration and have extensive experience in the theatre environment
As with all theatre environments, each day with us has its own special demands as we have a variety of theatre activity on any given day. If you are a highly motivated and experienced cardiac/cardiothoracic Scrub Practitioner who would like to be part of our highly experienced team, to continue to drive our service forward, you will fit right in at Royal Brompton hospital.
Closing Date: 15th June 2025
Interview Date: 25th June 2025
Main duties of the job
Band 5 Scrub Nurse
Scrubbing and circulating for cardiac and thoracic procedures-adult and pardiatric
About us
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals is the largest heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe.
Our Trust is known throughout the world for its expertise, research and standard of care and you'll quickly realize you are working alongside committed healthcare experts, who want to constantly develop the care that we give to patients.
You will be working at the Royal Brompton situated in the heart of London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An experienced cardiac and/or thoracic scrub practitioner who is motivated and hardworking.
Scrubbing for cardiac, thoracic and Paediatric surgical cases
Mentoring and supporting more junior members of staff
undertake appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An experienced cardiac and/or thoracic scrub practitioner who is motivated and hardworking.
Scrubbing for cardiac, thoracic and Paediatric surgical cases
Mentoring and supporting more junior members of staff
undertake appraisal.
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post-registration working in an acute theatre setting
Desirable
- Experience in cardio thoracic theatres
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice
Desirable
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- language demonstrated through effective literacy and numeracy skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Able to manage difficult situations
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Caring, kind and compassionate
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post-registration working in an acute theatre setting
Desirable
- Experience in cardio thoracic theatres
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice
Desirable
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- language demonstrated through effective literacy and numeracy skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Able to manage difficult situations
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Caring, kind and compassionate
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
