About this role
Job summary
You know what makes a good theatre team: preparation, trust and colleagues you can depend on. Your next role should offer that, alongside surgery that keeps you interested and opportunities to develop. At The London Clinic, you will bring your scrub experience to a service spanning 10 theatres. Our surgical programme includes Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Plastics, ENT, Ophthalmology and Cancer Services.
Main duties of the job
You will take responsibility for safe, effective scrub practice throughout each procedure, using your clinical judgement, preparation and ability to anticipate the surgical team's needs.
Your responsibilities will include
Preparing and checking instruments, equipment and supplies for surgery. Delivering scrub practice across specialties, maintaining aseptic technique and anticipating procedural requirements. Contributing to WHO safety checks, accurate records and clear communication throughout each procedure. Supporting students and colleagues as they develop their skills.
About us
As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it back into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead.
Based in our main hospital, you'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13-bed intensive care unit. You will work alongside more than 1,300 colleagues in specialist teams and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to high quality, compassionate care.
We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times UK Best Employers Survey 2026.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Theatre Scrub Practitioner Complex surgery. Broader experience. No night shifts.
Department: Main Theatres Location: 20 Devonshire Place, Marylebone, London, W1G 6BW Salary: Band 5, dependent on your experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Monday to Saturday, covering early and late shifts. No night shifts. Londgdays are not available
At The London Clinic, you will bring your scrub experience to a service spanning 10 theatres. Our surgical programme includes Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Plastics, ENT, Ophthalmology and Cancer Services, giving you scope to contribute your expertise and broaden your experience.
Why bring your scrub experience here?
Complex surgery and advancing technology Work alongside specialist consultants and experienced theatre colleagues across a varied surgical programme, including minimally invasive and robot assisted procedures. You will develop your knowledge of specialist instrumentation, equipment and surgical techniques while contributing to safe, carefully coordinated care.
Opportunities to develop further Build your skills across specialties, support students and new colleagues, and take on greater responsibility as you develop. Surgical First Assistant course opportunities are also available to support your progression.
Hear from someone who works here
Oreene, Senior Scrub Practitioner
"One of the things that has stood out most to me since joining The London Clinic is the strength of the team. There is a real sense of teamwork and trust. Feeling recognised for the work I do has helped me grow in confidence and continue developing my skills."
Your Role
You will take responsibility for safe, effective scrub practice throughout eachYour role procedure, using your clinical judgement, preparation and ability to anticipate the surgical team's needs.
What we're looking for
You will be a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC registration and previous scrub experience in an acute hospital.
We are particularly interested in practitioners with experience across several surgical specialties, who bring:
- Strong knowledge of surgical safety, infection prevention and aseptic practice.
- Confidence in anticipating requirements and responding to changing situations.
- Clear communication and a calm, organised approach.
- A willingness to share knowledge and continue learning.
What you'll be part of
Your benefits
Alongside opportunities to broaden your scrub experience and develop your career, we offer:
- Surgical First Assistant course opportunities.
- Learning alongside experienced theatre practitioners and specialist consultants.
- Opportunities to support students and new colleagues, building your mentoring skills.
- No night shifts.
- Private medical cover after probation.
- Matched pension contributions.
- Life cover worth four times your salary.
- Blue Light Card discounts.
- An employee assistance programme.
- Cycle to work and electric car schemes.
- A subsidised staff restaurant.
- Staff recognition programmes.
Our hospital is within walking distance of Baker Street, Bond Street, Oxford Circus and Great Portland Street stations.
Interested in joining us?
Apply through our Careers Site. If you would like to discuss the specialties, shift pattern or development opportunities before applying, contact Mita Vadgama, Resourcing Partner, at .
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for the role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You will be a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC registration and previous scrub experience in an acute hospital.
Experience
Essential
- We are particularly interested in practitioners with experience across several surgical specialties, who bring:
- Strong knowledge of surgical safety, infection prevention and aseptic practice.
- Confidence in anticipating requirements and responding to changing situations.
- Clear communication and a calm, organised approach.
- A willingness to share knowledge and continue learning.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The London Clinic
Address
20 Devonshire Place
West End
W1G 6BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)