Scrub Practitioner– Treatment Suite

About the department

Our Treatment Suite provides a safe, efficient, and patient-focused environment for a broad range of surgical and interventional procedures. Working at the heart of the patient journey, the department supports consultants and multidisciplinary teams by delivering high-quality clinical care in line with the highest standards of safety, governance, and patient experience.

The service is committed to clinical excellence, ensuring procedures are carried out safely, efficiently, and compassionately. Through close collaboration, technical expertise, and a shared commitment to outstanding care, the team plays a vital role in supporting positive patient outcomes and service excellence.

About the role

As a Scrub Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care within the Treatment Suite. You will provide expert scrub support across a range of procedures, ensuring all instruments, equipment, and consumables are prepared, maintained, and available to support seamless service delivery.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist consultants and clinicians throughout procedures, anticipating requirements and maintaining the highest standards of aseptic practice. You will help create a safe and efficient environment that promotes excellent clinical outcomes and a positive patient experience.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control. You will also contribute to governance activities, stock management, equipment checks, and service improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with clinical and operational standards.

This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, enjoys working within a collaborative clinical environment, and takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality scrub support across a range of surgical and interventional procedures

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields, instruments, equipment, and consumables

• Support consultants and clinicians throughout procedures, anticipating requirements and responding effectively

• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic technique and infection prevention and control standards

• Undertake surgical counts and ensure accurate documentation in line with local policies and procedures

• Ensure equipment is checked, maintained, and reported appropriately where faults are identified

• Contribute to patient safety initiatives, including completion of relevant safety checks and protocols

• Maintain accurate records using electronic systems and clinical documentation processes

• Support stock control, equipment management, and efficient use of resources

• Escalate incidents, risks, concerns, or equipment issues promptly and appropriately

• Work flexibly and collaboratively to support service delivery and operational needs

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About you

You are a registered healthcare professional with experience working within a theatre or procedural environment and a strong commitment to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. You are confident in your scrub practice, maintain excellent clinical standards, and understand the importance of patient safety and clinical governance.

You communicate effectively with patients, consultants, and colleagues, demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and a collaborative approach at all times. You are highly organised, adaptable, and able to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.

A reliable and proactive team player, you take pride in delivering exceptional standards of care and contribute positively to both patient outcomes and the ongoing success of the Treatment Suite service.

About Us

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Recruitment Process

For this role, there will potentially be four stages;

• Stage 1 - Shortlisting (based on your application)

• Stage 2 - Screening Calls

• Stage 3 - Interview

We aim to complete these as soon as possible after the closing date for applications.

Using AI

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Welbeck, we believe exceptional care starts with inclusive teams. We are committed to creating a workplace where difference is valued and excellence is expected; where people feel respected, and everyone is supported to do their very best. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and appoint on merit, recognising that diverse perspectives strengthen clinical quality, leadership, operational delivery and patient care.