Role Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Theatre Practitioner Scrub on a fixed term contract of one year to cover maternity leave. The candidate will be a registered ODP or registered nurse to join our small team in the South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre theatres, based in the Nightingale NHS Hospital, Exeter. The applicant will be an experienced orthopaedic scrub practitioner and able to lead and work within a multi disciplinary team. The Nightingale Hospital embraces innovation and collaborative working. This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
SWAOC is a purely elective cold site providing High Volume, Low Complexity orthopaedic surgery, hosted by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As a key system asset, Nightingale provides additional capacity and supports the wider One Devon system.
SWAOC has been recognised nationally for its transformational pathways, now established as GIRFT exemplars, and is proud to be a GIRFT accredited Surgical Hub site. The Care Quality Commission recently praised Nightingale for “an inclusive and positive culture of continuous learning and improvement”, and this ethos underpins everything we do.
SWAOC has 2 theatres, a post -operative recovery unit, 2 wards and a pre -assessment suite.
By joining us, you will be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and high‑quality care. You will also benefit from opportunities to engage in innovation, staff development, and research, ensuring you are at the forefront of modern healthcare delivery.
We are offering a 1-year fixed term contract for a registered Senior Scrub Theatre Practitioner, Band 6 to cover Maternity leave. This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week. They would be passionate about patient‑centred care, eager to develop across multiple orthopaedic subspecialties, and committed to continuous improvement. In return, we offer professional development, access to training and innovation programmes, and the chance to contribute to a nationally recognised, award‑winning surgical hub that is transforming orthopaedic care across the South West.
The senior scrub theatre practitioner will be able to lead and work clinically within the orthopaedic theatres, and give support for Registered Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners, AHPs, Senior Theatre Healthcare Support Worker, and Theatre Healthcare Support Workers and clinical stores teams in order to maintain a skilled and competent workforce. To support students and any other learners in this environment. To actively participate in the teaching, delivery and assessment of skills assessments/in-house competencies.
If the appointee is also a an anaesthetic nurse or ODP and competent to work across anaesthetics and /or recovery they will be able to also maintain those skills and support service provision where required.
Working Patterns aim to meet the operational demands of the service. Currently the SWAOC theatres cover weekday hours from 7:30 am to 17:30 pm over 4 days- one 5pm finish and is anticipated to extend from weekdays to include weekend working subject to service development and need. This post is full time 37.5 hours.
In SWAOC you will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to help you achieve the best for our patients and build on your knowledge and skills. You will have the support of senior colleagues and links to the main site hospital to develop your skills where required. SWAOC has is a small team of friendly and dedicated professionals who work closely together to provide a positive experience for patients and colleagues, based on strong RDUH Trust values.
We are 5 mins from junction 29 M5, free shuttle bus from the Park and Ride and current staff free parking opposite the Nightingale Hospital. Sowton. Exeter.
Working Pattern: full time post 37'5 hours. 5-day weekday service, to develop to 7-day service. Usual working pattern over 4 days. Typical day 07:30 start to 17:30
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Sarah Lewis, Clinical Matron sarah.lewis84@nhs.net
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.
This is a fixed term contract until 05/07/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
