Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (Nurse/ODP)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 02/10/2026
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Role summary
The New Foscote Hospital is seeking an experienced and dynamic ODP or scrub nurse to join their theatre team. This role involves assisting in the delivery of patient care within the operating department, providing skilled assistance to surgeons, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The hospital is part of the Akessa Health Care Group, which is expanding and offers opportunities for personal and career development. The successful candidate will contribute to providing high standards of care in a reputable organisation.
Essential criteria
- Registered with the NMC or HCPC essential.
Desirable criteria
- Surgical First Assistant trained/qualified desirable.
- Strong clinical background as a Senior Scrub Practitioner in all types of surgery including orthopaedics.
- Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work flexibly, take accountability and respond to urgent matters in a calm, well-measured and informed manner.
- Ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely.
- Registered with the NMC or HCPC essential.
- Surgical First Assistant trained/qualified desirable.
- Strong clinical background as a Senior Scrub Practitioner in all types of surgery including orthopaedics.
- Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work flexibly, take accountability and respond to urgent matters in a calm, well-measured and informed manner.
- Ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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The New Foscote Hospital
Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (Nurse/ODP)
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
The New Foscote Hospital, part of the Akessa Health Care Group, is looking for an experienced dynamic and organised ODP or scrub nurse, to join our team. This role is due to a long standing colleagues planned retirement after decades of service at this hospital.
This is an exciting time to join a hugely reputable organisation and provide the highest standards of care, with significant investment having been made into the hospital with laminar flow operating rooms.
In considering this role please note that:
- This appointment is for an energetic and ambitious individual
- Our colleagues lead by example
- Akessa Health Care does not support hybrid working
- Akessa health Care is expanding and there are ample opportunities for personal and career development in this role.
Above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life. It's this guiding vision that influences everything we do at Akessa Healthcare. From the CEO to the colleagues on the wards, we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other's may think this is just a ODP or nursing role but to us, you'll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis. We are only interested in candidates who ar
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