Scrub Nurse / ODP

Compass Associates are working with a highly respected private hospital in Surrey to recruit an experienced Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner. The hospital delivers a broad range of elective surgical procedures and works closely with consultants across multiple clinical specialties. Orthopaedics represents an important part of the hospital’s surgical activity, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with strong orthopaedic scrub experience. You will join a busy and supportive theatre department, providing safe and effective care throughout the surgical pathway while maintaining high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and infection prevention.

Responsibilities

Working as a scrub practitioner across a varied elective surgical caseload; Preparing theatres, equipment, instruments and consumables for operating lists; Supporting consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team during procedures; Delivering safe, individualised and patient-centred care; Completing surgical safety checks and maintaining accurate clinical documentation; Following infection prevention, governance and theatre safety procedures; Responding effectively to changing clinical priorities and unexpected situations; Supporting colleagues and contributing to an efficient theatre service; Participating in ongoing training, competency development and service improvement

Requirements

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner; Active NMC or HCPC registration; Current scrub experience within an operating theatre environment; Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills; Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure; A warm, considerate and empathetic approach to patient care; Flexible, positive and team-focused attitude; Strong understanding of theatre safety and clinical governance

Nice to have

Orthopaedic scrub experience; SFA qualification; Advanced orthopaedic experience; Experience within private healthcare

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; Option to buy or sell additional annual leave; Private medical cover, with options to add family members; Discounted dental insurance; Life assurance at three times basic salary; Employer pension contributions of up to 5% following qualification; Employee Assistance Programme; Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies; Extensive clinical training and development opportunities; Access to dedicated professional development academy; Cycle-to-work scheme and employee discounts; Subsidised staff restaurant, where available