Senior Theatre Practitioner Scrub - Cardiac Thoracic

Senior Theatre Practitioner Scrub - Cardiac Thoracic – Cromwell Hospital (London)

Position: Senior Theatre Practitioner Scrub - Cardiac Thoracic

Location: Bupa Cromwell Hospital, London, SW5 0TU (Conveniently located 5 minutes from Earls Court underground or 7 minutes from Gloucester Road underground)

Salary: £46,195 to £54,700 per annum + fantastic benefits

Golden Hello / Relocation: £3,000 one-off Golden Hello OR up to £5,000 towards domestic relocation costs (if applicable)

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Saturday with shift enhancements for weekend working; various shift patterns available)

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we take pride in connecting top-tier clinical talent with world-renowned healthcare environments where they can lead, innovate, and thrive. We are proud to partner with Bupa to source an experienced Senior Theatre Practitioner for the prestigious Cromwell Hospital. If you are an expert scrub practitioner looking to advance your career in a dynamic, cutting-edge surgical setting in central London, we want to hear from you.

The Role

Working within our busy and dynamic adult theatre environment, you will set the benchmark for clinical excellence across complex cardiac and thoracic surgeries. You will provide skilled clinical and technical assistance, participate in patient assessments, support junior staff development, and ensure a safe, effective perioperative journey for patients from all over the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled clinical and technical assistance as a key member of the operating theatre team, supporting both anaesthetics and surgery.

• Assist with patient positioning, preparation, correct specimen labeling, and immediate post-operative or initial emergency care.

• Strictly control cross-infection by observing departmental policies on dress, clean working environments, decontamination, sterilization, and asepsis.

• Check all equipment prior to use, reporting any faults promptly to the Theatre Co-ordinator.

• Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner, ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and staff.

• Support team leaders with induction programs and the Personal Development Plans (PDPs) of junior staff.

What We Are Looking For

• 1st Level Adult and/or Children's Registration (RN) with current NMC registration, OR HCPC registered.

• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated Scrub Cardiac Thoracic experience.

• Holding a Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies, ODP Level 3 NVQ, or ODA 752 qualification.

• A collaborative, highly motivated team player with a passion for clinical excellence and patient safety.

Benefits & Rewards

Working through this partnership means you will receive a market-leading compensation package alongside Bupa's comprehensive benefits:

• Welcome Bonus: £3,000 Golden Hello or up to £5,000 domestic relocation support.

• Time Off: Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year (increasing with service), with options to buy or sell days.

• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind, annual Health Services Bonus Scheme, discounted dental insurance, and access to a digital GP platform and emotional wellbeing support lines.

• Financial Security & Travel: Enhanced pension and life insurance, season ticket loans, and Cycle2Work schemes.

• Career Growth: Access to Bupa's state-of-the-art Clinical Training Academy in Staines for immersive learning and advanced simulation training.