Senior Scrub Practitioner - Band 6

Job summary

You will spend the majority of your time supporting a varied orthopaedic caseload, including major joint replacement surgery, complex revision procedures, spinal surgery, sports injury surgery and other specialist orthopaedic interventions. As part of our collaborative theatre department, you will also support other surgical specialties when required.

Main duties of the job

Act as the Scrub Practitioner for a wide range of complex orthopaedic procedures Support consultants throughout surgery and undertake Surgical First Assistant duties where appropriately qualified Coordinate theatre activities to help operating lists run safely, smoothly and efficiently Monitor and manage specialist equipment, implants and surgical consumables Support, supervise and mentor junior members of the theatre team Promote best practice, patient safety and clinical excellence across the department Contribute to service improvement initiatives, audits and quality projects Support the Theatre Leadership Team with the day to day management of the department Maintain the highest standards of perioperative patient care Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, practitioners and wider multidisciplinary colleague

About us

You will join our Main Theatres Department, which consists of 10 operating theatres delivering a broad range of elective and complex procedures across multiple surgical specialties. Our teams work alongside some of the UK's leading surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary professionals to provide safe, personalised care and achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. The Orthopaedic service is a key part of the department, supporting major joint replacements, complex revision procedures, spinal surgery, sports injury surgery and other specialist interventions. You will work within a modern theatre environment equipped with advanced surgical technology, including robotic surgery, giving you excellent opportunities to further develop your orthopaedic expertise. In March 2026, The London Clinic became the first hospital in the UK to successfully perform remote robot assisted telesurgery, with a surgeon in London operating on a patient in Gibraltar more than 2,400 kilometres away. This achievement reflects our commitment to innovation and gives our theatre teams the opportunity to work at the forefront of surgical advancement and emerging technology. The London Clinic has also been recognised in the Financial Times Best Employers Survey 2026, reflecting our continued commitment to creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and able to develop.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner - Band 6 Department: Main Theatres - Orthopaedic Team Salary: Dependent on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent The role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner to join our Orthopaedic Theatres team at The London Clinic. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated theatre professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and supporting complex orthopaedic procedures within one of the UK's leading independent charitable hospitals. You will spend the majority of your time supporting a varied orthopaedic caseload, including major joint replacement surgery, complex revision procedures, spinal surgery, sports injury surgery and other specialist orthopaedic interventions. As part of our collaborative theatre department, you will also support other surgical specialties when required. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will act as a senior member of the team, coordinating theatre activity, mentoring junior colleagues and supporting the continued development of our services. Strong Orthopaedic Scrub experience and previous Band 6 experience within an operating theatre environment are essential for this position. What you'll be doing

Act as the Scrub Practitioner for a wide range of complex orthopaedic procedures

Support consultants throughout surgery and undertake Surgical First Assistant duties where appropriately qualified

Coordinate theatre activities to help operating lists run safely, smoothly and efficiently

Monitor and manage specialist equipment, implants and surgical consumables

Support, supervise and mentor junior members of the theatre team

Promote best practice, patient safety and clinical excellence across the department

Contribute to service improvement initiatives, audits and quality projects

Support the Theatre Leadership Team with the day to day management of the department

Maintain the highest standards of perioperative patient care

Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, practitioners and wider multidisciplinary colleague

What we're looking for

Current NMC or HCPC registration

Strong Orthopaedic Scrub experience

Significant post registration experience within theatres

Previous Band 6 experience within an operating theatre environment

Experience leading, mentoring and supporting colleagues

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to work effectively within a busy and complex surgical environment

A strong commitment to patient safety and outstanding patient care

A recognised Surgical First Assistant qualification (not essential)

What you'll be part of We care for more than 120,000 patients each year and reinvest our surplus into our people, facilities, technology and charitable activities. Our hospital has 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13 bed Intensive Care Unit, supported by more than 1,300 colleagues and over 700 leading consultants. You will join our Main Theatres Department, which consists of 10 operating theatres delivering a broad range of elective and complex procedures across multiple surgical specialties. Our teams work alongside some of the UK's leading surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary professionals to provide safe, personalised care and achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. The Orthopaedic service is a key part of the department, supporting major joint replacements, complex revision procedures, spinal surgery, sports injury surgery and other specialist interventions. You will work within a modern theatre environment equipped with advanced surgical technology, including robotic surgery, giving you excellent opportunities to further develop your orthopaedic expertise. In March 2026, The London Clinic became the first hospital in the UK to successfully perform remote robot assisted telesurgery, with a surgeon in London operating on a patient in Gibraltar more than 2,400 kilometres away. This achievement reflects our commitment to innovation and gives our theatre teams the opportunity to work at the forefront of surgical advancement and emerging technology. The London Clinic has also been recognised in the Financial Times Best Employers Survey 2026, reflecting our continued commitment to creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and able to develop. A Word From Our Team Oreene Sunglao, Senior Theatre Practitioner, shares their experience of working within our Theatre team: "What has kept me at The London Clinic is the recognition I have received for my hard work. The support I provide to the department and the theatre team has always been consistent ever since I became a scrub practitioner a couple of years ago. I used to think that the small and significant things I do each day would go unnoticed, but my colleagues, surgeons, anaesthetists and other members of the team have recognised and appreciated my compassion and dedication in theatres. I believe it is very important for your work and value to be recognised. It motivates you to continue working harder and wanting to contribute even more to the organisation." What's in it for you

Life insurance

Private medical cover

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Blue light card

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant

Recognition programmes

How to find us: Our main hospital is based at: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of:

Oxford Circus

Bond Street

Baker Street

Great Portland Street

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, then 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

• Current NMC or HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Strong Orthopaedic Scrub experience
• A recognised Surgical First Assistant qualification (not essential)