About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 ODP/ Nurse to join our Scrub team at Evelina Paediatric Theatres. We staff 7 operating theatres across Forest/Reef Theatres and Children's Day Surgery Unit (CDSU). Specialities include Paediatric Spinal, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Robotics (Urology), General Surgery, ENT, Otology, Plastics, Cleft, Rheumatology, Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, Emergency, Thoracics and many more. We also assist in cases done in Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and in the Birthing Unit/ Centre.
This vacancy is open for candidates with existing perioperative background. Someone who is trustworthy, diligent, excellent in timekeeping and flexible to work in the different areas across the Trust requiring paediatric scrub support.
Evelina London Children's Hospital is a welcoming, friendly and supportive environment based in central London.
We are proudly made up of a diverse workforce and highly specialised teams performing innovative surgery. We are committed to developing our staff and invest in helping them to attain their full potential.
Aspiring candidates should be able to do various shift pattern to cover 24 hour service, including on-calls and weekends.The job will also involves rotation from Main Forest/ Reef theatres and Children's Day Surgery Unit (CDSU).
Closing date: 30th August 2026 (midnight)
Interview date: 14th September 2026
Main duties of the job
You will need to be an experienced Scrub Practitioner who is an excellent practitioner in promoting high standards of care and has a vision for service improvement. You will actively support your Line Manager and colleagues in delivering high quality care to patients during their Peri-operative journey. You are expected to have a strong clinical background, leadership and management skills.
You are expected to be a role model in the promotion and adherence to the Trust values:
Caring- to put patients first and always ensure their safety, by demonstrating expertise in the field & being self-aware of own limitations and have humility to learn from others. You can confidently deal with stressful situations and be able to provide the expertise required to ensure a safe and efficient provision of patient care.
Inclusive- you are expected to work closely with the MDT. You respect everyone regardless of the differences in religion, age and culture. To promote professionalism in communicating and dealing with everyone. To recognise the value of Teamwork and work collaboratively rather than individually.
Ambitious - you are expected to continually strive for career progression by utilising available resources and learning opportunities in the Trust. You strive for service improvement. You are also expected to promote upskilling and strive to become a well-rounded practitioner to help support the growing service demands of the department.
About us
At Evelina London, our paediatric theatres are central to specialist surgical care. We operate eight inpatient and two day case theatres, each with dedicated recovery units, supporting a wide range of specialities including ENT, Orthopaedics, Spine, Plastics, Urology, General Surgery, Dental, Ophthalmology, Thoracics and Robotic Surgery. Our team also supports procedures in MRI, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, PET Scan, and occasionally adult theatres for paediatric cardiac and ophthalmology cases.
Despite being spread across the hospital, our theatre staff work as one cohesive team, rotating across all areas. This fosters strong multidisciplinary collaboration and enables staff to develop specialist skills and grow professionally.
We are supported by dedicated clinical educators who deliver structured training and development. The Trust promotes flexible working and upskilling programmes, helping staff gain competencies across perioperative specialities. These efforts contribute to high staff retention and a culture of continuous improvement.
Evelina London also collaborates with other NHS trusts, creating opportunities for innovation and service expansion. We are preparing to launch the Children's Cancer Service - a transformative project enhancing our paediatric oncology expertise. This is a unique opportunity to join a pioneering team delivering exceptional care to vulnerable children while advancing your career in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide expert and efficient support to the Surgeons and other members of the surgical team during surgery/ other procedures. To be knowledgeable and trained in the differentsurgical specialist equipmentavailable and ensure that they are in good working condition. Independently manage a group of patients within the speciality whilstworking as part of the MDT, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care. Demonstrate appropriate practice and adherence toTrust standards, values and behaviours and policiesin fulfilling patient care. Be responsible forrecognising and responding to emergenciesin the speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same. Ensure that patients receivehigh quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. To provide excellent aseptic techniquewhilst scrubbing and promotes good Infection Prevention and Control. Is whollyaccountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence. Ensureaccurate Epic documentationof each patient episode and knowledge in the use of Epic workflows in carrying out the different tasks required for patient care are being demonstrated. Maintain accurate recordsof the clinical service and ensuring that confidentiality of information is adhered to. Ensure that sensitive patient records are stored appropriately. Ensure staff take precautions tominimise the risk of cross infectionin relation to the safe disposal of body fluids (including blood). To be aneffective communicatorwith patients/carers/families regarding disease treatment and management. To create an environment that fosters good communication between patient and health care professionals, that meets individuals needs. To havesituational awarenessto identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Sister/Charge Nurse for the area. Ensure that thelearning environment and specialist trainingis appropriate for both pre and post registration learners and participate in the development of appropriate programmes. Contribute in the Trusts clinicalsupervision programmefor staff. To assist the Sister/Charge Nurse indeveloping a culturethat is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive. To act asmentor/assessorto unqualified staff and to provide education, advice and support to a team of nurses. Utilise research findingsin the delivery of specialist patient care, developing new ways of working and to disseminate relevant information to staff. Organise own work and manage own caseloadand practice, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members. Take an active role inclinical governance, risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualification Essential
NMC Qualified nurse / ODP Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Teaching & assessing qualification Relevant qualifications required or course to area
Knowledge Essential
Experience of working on own and in a team Supervision of junior staff
Desirable
Previous experience in other nursing fields
Skills Essential
Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care in theatres Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Basic Computer Skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records or EPIC
Desirable
IT skills Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS
Values and Behaviour Essential
Upholding high standard of ethical practice, confidentiality and accountability Demonstrates active listening to colleagues and patients, clear and sensitive explanation of care Promotes equality, diversity and inclusion at all times Demonstrates knowledge of Trust Values
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Evelina London Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)