Theatre Scrub Practitioner (RN/ODP) – Part Time

About the role

Join Ramsay Health Care UK’s theatre department in Chelmsford as a part‑time Theatre Scrub Practitioner (RN/ODP). You will work in modern operating rooms equipped with laminar airflow and advanced technology, providing scrub support for orthopaedic and other surgical procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Perform surgical scrub duties, handling both routine and complex cases with precision.
• Deliver individualized peri‑operative care to optimise patient outcomes during orthopaedic interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical teams to streamline operating‑room workflows.
• Maintain strict adherence to clinical standards, contributing to quality‑assurance and safety protocols.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert, mentoring junior staff and sharing best practices.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) qualification.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible, positive attitude with a warm, empathetic character.
• Surgical First Assist (SFA) qualification is desirable but not essential.

Required skills

• Surgical Scrub procedures
• Orthopaedic peri‑operative care
• SFA (Surgical First Assist) qualification

What we offer

• Private medical cover (optional partner/dependants)
• Discounted dental insurance and life assurance
• Private pension with up to 5 % employer matching
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/sell option
• Flexible shift patterns and family‑friendly policies
• Volunteer leave and career development through the Ramsay Academy