General Scrub Practitioner
£32.07k - £39.04k per annumFull-time
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Elective surgical Hub at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. This is a band 5 12 month fixed term position to cover a secondment opportunity. Please be aware if there is a high number of applicants for this role the advert may close early due to demand. Main duties of the job
We are looking for a scrub practitioner who has a passion for providing high quality patient focused surgical care who has a flexible attitude towards work and a desire for new challenges. As a trust we are committed to the development of future healthcare professionals and theatres is pivotal to these trainees. As a qualified practitioner you would be expected to contribute to their development and support. If you would like to be part of a forward thinking team in an ambitious teaching hospital with a dynamic and expanding department, please get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you. Our vision for theatres is to deliver first class peri-operative care for every patient. In return our commitment to you is to offer support, development and opportunities in an inclusive environment. Therefore, we will offer you:
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. These are exciting times ahead for theatres here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as we are committed to service development within theatres offering staff the opportunity to share ideas and look at new ways of working through our staff voices forum. Our vision for theatres is to deliver first class peri-operative care for every patient. In return our commitment to you is to offer support, development and opportunities in an inclusive environment. Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year, Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 438-PB4482
Job locations: Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PP, United Kingdom Job responsibilities
As an integral member of the operating theatre team, you would be directly involved in the following specialities:
Qualifications & Education
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details
Employer name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab) This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Elective surgical Hub at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. This is a band 5 12 month fixed term position to cover a secondment opportunity. Please be aware if there is a high number of applicants for this role the advert may close early due to demand. Main duties of the job
We are looking for a scrub practitioner who has a passion for providing high quality patient focused surgical care who has a flexible attitude towards work and a desire for new challenges. As a trust we are committed to the development of future healthcare professionals and theatres is pivotal to these trainees. As a qualified practitioner you would be expected to contribute to their development and support. If you would like to be part of a forward thinking team in an ambitious teaching hospital with a dynamic and expanding department, please get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you. Our vision for theatres is to deliver first class peri-operative care for every patient. In return our commitment to you is to offer support, development and opportunities in an inclusive environment. Therefore, we will offer you:
- Great learning opportunities to enable all staff to fulfil their potential
- A fully supported induction programme with a named mentor
- Ongoing support from theatre clinical education team
- Salary sacrifice scheme - childcare, electronics and cars
- A generous annual leave provision
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. These are exciting times ahead for theatres here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as we are committed to service development within theatres offering staff the opportunity to share ideas and look at new ways of working through our staff voices forum. Our vision for theatres is to deliver first class peri-operative care for every patient. In return our commitment to you is to offer support, development and opportunities in an inclusive environment. Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year, Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 438-PB4482
Job locations: Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PP, United Kingdom Job responsibilities
As an integral member of the operating theatre team, you would be directly involved in the following specialities:
- Vascular
- Colorectal
- Upper GI
- Breast
- Robotic procedures
- Urology
- Max Fax
- ENT
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC/HCPC Registration
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts/ODP
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
- Degree
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
- Scrub Course
- Diploma in Nursing
Essential
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Demonstrates competency during internship
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Evidence of clinical competence in areas of general surgery.
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Research and Development
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details
Employer name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab) This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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