Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital
Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (SFA)
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Senior Theatre Practitioner (Scrub-OPD-SFA) – Permanent, Full-Time Team Leader
Location: Guildford Hospital Department: Nursing & Theatre Services Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week (includes weekend work and On Call rotas) Salary: Competitive, aligned with experience & qualifications
About the Role
As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, Nuffield Health delivers world-classsettings where patients are cared for with dignity, compassion, and clinical excellence. This role as a Senior Theatre Practitioner (Scrub-OPD-SFA) empowers you to lead with confidence in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary theatre environment—an ideal opportunity for a motivated, compassionate professional who thrives in a collaborative team-setting.
We are seeking a registered, experienced Senior Theatre Practitioner to lead theatre practices, oversee patient safety, and champion quality care in a modern hospital setting with grade national service standards. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting the Nuffield Health Guildford team to deliver exceptional surgical care across a diverse patient population.
Your Role & Responsibilities
In this responsible and hands-on position, you will:
Patient Safety & Care Delivery Lead
- Demonstrate a zero-tolerance approach to patient safety, taking proactive actions to address risks and encourage staff to escalate concerns if necessary.
- Act as a patient advocate, ensuring emotional support and kind, respectful care for patients, families, and visitors during procedures.
Theatre Operations & Quality Assurance
- Lead and coordinate theatre activities, ensuring smooth collaboration between multidisciplinary teams and adherence to national healthcare guidelines.
- Lead by example in maintaining high standards of infection control, sterility, and environmental hygiene across theatre protocols.
- Drive compliance with governing policies, including Nuffield Health’s Quality Governance Framework, CQC standards, Macmillan Cancer Care guidelines, and NMC/HCPC regulations.
- Oversee elective and emergency surgical cases, liaising with consultants, APDs, and other theatrestaff to optimise workflow.
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Team Development & Clinical Leadership
- Train, mentor, and support less experienced theatre practitioners, fostering skill development and professional growth within a supportive family-centred culture.
- Be involved in continuous staff training, with the opportunity to flex your expertise in array of surgery techniques and advanced perioperative care.
- Co-promote service improvement initiatives with surgical teams to enhance efficiency and maintain the hospital’s reputation for outstanding care.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Foster strong partnerships with ECPs, circulation nurses, APDs, surgeons, anaesthetists, and advisors to ensure seamless planning and delivery for complex procedures.
- Support clinical handover, consenting, and transfer processes between wards and theatres.
Requirements
Essential
- Registration with an appropriate governing body (e.g., NMC or HCPC).
- Current Working Towards Enrolled Nurse (WTEN) registration or qualified an enrolled nurse status recognised by the NMC.
- Minimum 2 years’ post-registration experience as a Senior Theatre Practitioner, preferably with ODP (Operating Department Practitioner) qualification or relevant equivalent
- Experience as a theatre leadership or shift supervisor in a multi-surgery environment.
- A demonstrated ability to assess requirements in complex cases and report safety concerns proactively.
- Strong skills in sterile technology, donning, baseline equipment testing, and a methodical approach to patient needs.
Desirable
- A track record of clinically advising or teaching on best practices for theatre techniques and equipment management.
Why it Matters to Us
Your work goes beyond technical skills—you are part of a team that shapes lives. At Guildford Hospital, you’ll host primary surgery that ranges from routine cases to advanced procedures in our state-of-the-art theatres, alongside an enthusiastic team committed to continuous improvement.
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With an in-house NHS trust network, you’ll benefit from shared space and services, further expanding your clinical learning and support opportunities.
What We Offer
A Dynamic & Challenging Environment
- Guildford Hospital, recognised by CQC (Good), and reaffirmed for Macmillan accredited cancer care and Endoscopy accreditation.
- Shared facilities with a neighbouring NHS hospital, enabling broad clinical exposure.
- Certified for WHCSA ‘Healthy Hospital’ status, demonstrating a commitment to staff and patient welfare.
Rewarding Career Development
- First-class training & upskilling opportunities across specialised surgical domains.
- Supporting a culture where your voice matters; individual contributions shape the patient experience.
- Advancement pathways for career-focused practitioners to grow into management or specialist roles
Why We Stand Out from Other Nursing Roles?
- Healthy and happy employees are an integral part of our quality imperative. As such, we go to great lengths to offer:
- Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Free life insurance and active-risk life cover.
- Hybrid work options where feasible.
- Wellbeing discounts on fitness, retail, and lifestyle.
- A state-of-the-art clinical education platform and multiple in-person and online training sessions.
- Generous career SfPisfum Heightsings tied to experience and performance
- Profit-sharing scheme, encouraging shared success in COPD (Coronary Occlusion) cases and overall clinical open hospital initiatives
- Equality and Diversity championing: our hospital area actively promotes leaders and colleague formed, Lavenderspace discussions, training, and inclusive environments.
- Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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Start your journey with us—build with ambition and lead with heart. We consider applications based on skills and attitude—let’s shape surgery together!
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