Senior Scrub Practitioner

Job details

Posted Tuesday 22 September 2026
Location Kent
Job type Permanent
Reference 144
Recruiter Name Gina Bergstedt

Job Title: Senior Theatre Practitioner – Scrub

Location: Kent

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Salary: £36,267 – £48,000 per annum, depending on experience

Welcome Bonus: Up to £3,000, subject to terms and conditions


Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Theatre Practitioner – Scrub to join a well-established private healthcare theatre environment in Kent.

This role is ideal for an experienced Scrub Practitioner who is confident working within a theatre setting and is ready to take on additional responsibility, including supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, contributing to effective theatre list management and maintaining high standards of patient safety and perioperative care.

You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary theatre team, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.


Key Requirements

  • Registered RN or ODP

  • Proven Scrub experience

  • Experience leading and managing surgical lists

  • Experience planning, organising and running theatre lists

  • Experience supervising staff and scheduling operating lists

  • Previous perioperative experience within an acute NHS or private hospital environment

  • Strong leadership, communication and team-building skills

  • Excellent patient-centred approach

Desirable:

  • Post-registration Practice Supervisor or Practice Assessor qualification

  • Surgical First Assistant qualification

  • Experience in Anaesthetics

  • Experience working across general and orthopaedic surgery


Key Responsibilities

  • Working as a Scrub Practitioner across general and orthopaedic surgical procedures

  • Leading and mentoring junior members of the theatre team

  • Deputising for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when required

  • Planning, organising and running surgical lists

  • Supporting the supervision and scheduling of theatre staff

  • Preparing operating and anaesthetic rooms for procedures

  • Ensuring effective communication with Wards, Imaging and Sterile Services

  • Assessing patient care requirements and evaluating outcomes

  • Maintaining high standards of patient safety and clinical care


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of £36,267 – £48,000 Based on Experience 

  • Up to £3,000 welcome bonus, subject to terms and conditions

  • 33 days' annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday

  • Free staff parking

  • Private health insurance

  • Pension scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Annual flu vaccination

  • Free eye test

  • Flexible working and annualised hours options

  • Relocation packages available

  • Professional development and career progression opportunities

  • Supportive multidisciplinary working environment


About Us

Oxford Natural Healthcare Professionals is a trusted provider of clinical talent to the UK’s private healthcare sector. We specialise in placing highly skilled healthcare professionals into roles that match their expertise, experience and career aspirations.