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Posted 14 August, 2026

Scrub Nurse

Lemontree Recruitment
ME14, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

SENIOR THEATRE PRACTITIONER – SCRUB | MAIDSTONE 🚨 πŸ“ Location: Maidstone, Kent πŸ• Hours: 40 hours per week | Permanent πŸ“… Working pattern: 4 days per week, Monday–Saturday, 07:30–18:00 πŸ’· Salary: Β£36,267 – Β£48,000 per annum, depending on experience SO Staffing are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Theatre Practitioner – Scrub to join a well-established private hospital theatre team in Maidstone. Are you an experienced Scrub Practitioner looking to take the next step in your perioperative career? This role offers the opportunity to play a key part within a multidisciplinary theatre team, providing excellent patient care while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues. πŸ”Ή The Role As a Senior Scrub Practitioner, you will: β€’ Act as Scrub Practitioner for general and orthopaedic procedures β€’ Lead and mentor junior members of the theatre team β€’ Deputise for the Lead Theatre Practitioner when required β€’ Help plan, organise and run operating lists β€’ Prepare operating and anaesthetic rooms for surgery β€’ Ensure appropriate equipment and supplies are available β€’ Work closely with Sterile Services, Wards and Imaging β€’ Assess patient care needs and evaluate outcomes β€’ Maintain the highest standards of patient safety and clinical care πŸ”Ή What we're looking for Essential: '05; Registered Nurse (RN) or ODP '05; Strong experience working within Scrub '05; Experience leading and managing surgical lists '05; Experience planning, organising and running theatre lists '05; Experience supervising theatre staff Desirable: ⭐ Practice Supervisor/Assessor qualification ⭐ Surgical First Assistant qualification ⭐ Perioperative experience across Scrub and Anaesthetics ⭐ NHS or private acute hospital experience 🎁 What's on offer? πŸ’· Competitive salary up to Β£48,000 πŸ₯ Well-resourced private theatre environment 🌴 33 days annual leave + your birthday off πŸ₯ Private health insurance πŸš— Free staff parking πŸ’° Pension scheme πŸ›‘οΈ Life assurance πŸ’‰ Annual flu vaccination πŸ‘“ Free eye test ⏰ Flexible working and annualised hours available 🏠 Relocation packages available This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Scrub Practitioner who wants to develop their leadership skills while continuing to provide outstanding perioperative care. πŸ“© Interested?