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Band 5
Full-time

Scrub Practitioner - Sharoe Green Theatres

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustRoyal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, PR2 9HT, United Kingdom£32,073 - £39,043Closes 01/10/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 5
Contract
Fixed-term
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
17/09/2026
Closes
01/10/2026

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Role summary

Join a dynamic theatre team at Sharoe Green Theatres, Royal Preston Hospital, as a Scrub Practitioner. This role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centred surgical care within Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theatres and supporting the Colorectal MDT. You will also play a crucial role in mentoring future healthcare professionals. The trust is committed to offering support, development, and career opportunities in an inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centred surgical care.
  • Cover Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theatres.
  • Support the Colorectal MDT.
  • Support and mentor future healthcare professionals.
  • Bring scrub experience and enthusiasm for innovation.
  • Champion new ideas and positive change within the team.

Essential criteria

  • Appropriate NMC/HCPC Registration
  • RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts/ODP
  • Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses

Desirable criteria

  • Degree / Diploma
  • NMC Recognised mentorship qualification or willingness to working towards within 18 months
  • Knowledge & Experience
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to practice
  • Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
  • Evidence of clinical competence in area of Ophthalmology Theatre.
  • Knowledge of Leadership and Management
  • Research and Development
  • Knowledge of ethical issues
  • Qualifications & Education
  • Appropriate NMC/HCPC Registration
  • RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts/ODP
  • Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
  • Degree / Diploma
  • NMC Recognised mentorship qualification or willingness to working towards within 18 months
  • Knowledge & Experience
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to practice
  • Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
  • Evidence of clinical competence in area of Ophthalmology Theatre.
  • Knowledge of Leadership and Management
  • Research and Development
  • Knowledge of ethical issues

Useful to know

Band 5 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.

This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

Application window

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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Scrub Practitioner - Sharoe Green Theatres

The closing date is 01 October 2026

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Theatre Team at Sharoe Green Theatres, Royal Preston Hospital!Are you motivated, energetic, and eager to make a real difference in patient care? Ifyou'reforward-thinking and enthusiastic, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Ifyou'rea registered ODP or Nurse with a passion for surgical care, we want to hear from you!

Our vision is clear: deliver world-class peri-operative care to every patient. And in return,we'recommitted to offering you the support, development, and career opportunities you deserve, all within an inclusive and welcoming environment.

What We Offer:

  • Exciting learning opportunities designed to help you unlock your full potential
  • A fully supported induction program with a dedicated mentor by your side
  • Continuous support from our experienced theatre clinical education team

Main duties of the job

By joining Lancashire Teaching Hospitals,you'll become part of a dedicated team covering the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theatres whilst supporting our Colorectal MDT.

We'relooking for Scrub Practitioners who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centredsurgical care, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and excited to embrace new challenges.

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