Obstetric Theatres Scrub Nurse

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 staff nurse to join our growing obstetric theatre team

The Band 5 Staff Nurse in Maternity Theatres and Recovery provides safe, high-quality care to women and their babies within obstetric theatres and the maternity high-dependency/recovery area. The role involves supporting women before, during and after operative procedures, delivering enhanced monitoring when required, and working collaboratively with midwives and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and compassionate care.

The post holder assists with theatre preparation, transfer of women to and from theatre, and post-operative recovery care. Following appropriate training, the nurse undertakes the role of scrub nurse in maternity theatres and supports procedures such as administration of spinal analgesia in collaboration with midwives. The role also includes assisting with postnatal care, record keeping, infection prevention, equipment safety, and stock management.

The post supports education, service efficiency and continuous improvement by contributing to staff training, audits, and maintaining professional standards in line with NMC requirements and Trust policies.

Interviews: tbc

Main duties of the job

• To work in accordance with the Trust's Values to consistently demonstrate the behaviours required. The postholder is required to carry out his/her role in accordance with the organisation values, standards and behaviours, in a Professional, Compassionate, Respectful and Safe way.
• To ensure that Croydon Health Services Trust's policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and the Trust's Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
• To work in accordance with the Trust's policies to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. To positively promote at all times equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment in accordance with Trust policies, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, belief, sexual orientation or domestic circumstances.

Further details in Job Description

About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year

pa inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
199-7962095-RB-MC
Job locations
Croydon University Hospital

Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role. You can also contact the recruiting manager for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role. You can also contact the recruiting manager for further information.

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• NMC registration
• Mentorship/teaching
• oBSc Nursing or equivalent

Desirable

• oEvidence of recent theatre experience

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential

• Effective communication
• Gynaecology/women's health Experience
• oCommitment to own continuing professional development supporting the learners and development of others

Desirable

• oManagement and Organisational skills
• oAbility to adapt to change within working situation

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Responsiveness and flexibility
• oProactive in taking decisions
• oDevelops and empowers staff

Desirable

• oWorks across professional, team and organisational boundaries
• oDemonstrates resilience and persistence

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• NMC registration
• Mentorship/teaching
• oBSc Nursing or equivalent

Desirable

• oEvidence of recent theatre experience

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Essential

• Effective communication
• Gynaecology/women's health Experience
• oCommitment to own continuing professional development supporting the learners and development of others

Desirable

• oManagement and Organisational skills
• oAbility to adapt to change within working situation

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Responsiveness and flexibility
• oProactive in taking decisions
• oDevelops and empowers staff

Desirable

• oWorks across professional, team and organisational boundaries
• oDemonstrates resilience and persistence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

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
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Croydon University Hospital

Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

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Employer details
Employer name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Croydon University Hospital

Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Obstetric Theatre Lead

Comfort Buenor

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Details
Date posted
12 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year

pa inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
199-7962095-RB-MC
Job locations
Croydon University Hospital

Thornton Heath

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust's privacy notice (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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.