Theatre Team Lead – Scrub

Job Description

Scrub Theatre Lead – Private Hospital, Kingston upon Thames
Salary: Up to £56,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Specialities: Mixed Theatres

The Opportunity

A leading private hospital in Kingston upon Thames is seeking an experienced Scrub Theatre Lead to oversee day‑to‑day theatre activity across a range of surgical specialities. This senior, hands‑on role suits a confident scrub practitioner ready to step into leadership or an established lead looking for a supportive, well‑resourced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the scrub team across mixed speciality theatres, including orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, gynaecology, and ophthalmics.
• Act as the clinical expert within the scrub team, ensuring safe, high‑quality perioperative care.
• Support the Theatre Manager with rota planning, training, audits, and service development.
• Maintain strong communication with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Drive best practice, compliance, and continuous improvement within the theatre suite.

Candidate Requirements

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with substantial scrub experience.
• Proven leadership skills or readiness to step into a lead role.
• Strong understanding of theatre standards, governance, and patient safety.
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and support a high‑performing team.
• Flexible, organised, and confident working across multiple specialities.

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £56,000, depending on experience.
• Modern, well-equipped private hospital environment with excellent staffing ratios.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Supportive management team and collaborative culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package (can be tailored if you provide details).

How to Apply If you are an experienced scrub practitioner ready to take the next step in your theatre career, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
  
Call or email Jade from FIND Medical on 07376977618 or jade.vernon@findmedical.co.uk