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Theatre Practitioner – Scrub (RN/ODP) 1 Year Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Duchy Hospital, Truro, Cornwall Up to 30 hours per week | Flexible working available
Join a high-performing, supportive theatre team where you’ll have time to care
At Duchy Hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care in a clean, safe and modern environment. As Cornwall’s only private hospital, we combine advanced clinical practice with a genuinely supportive culture – giving our teams the time, resources and staffing levels needed to deliver outstanding care; the high standards of care you trained for!
We are now seeking a motivated and skilled Theatre Practitioner (Scrub RN/ODP) to join our friendly and professional Theatre team.
Why Duchy Hospital?
- Safe staffing levels aligned to AFPP guidance – enabling you to practise safely and effectively
- Varied caseload across orthopaedics, general surgery, ophthalmology, plastics, and laparoscopic procedures
- Modern facilities – 4 theatres with laminar flow
- Positive team culture with strong clinical leadership
- Work-life balance with flexible shift options
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of surgical specialities. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will:
- Support the delivery of safe and efficient theatre care
- Prepare and manage equipment and consumables
- Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary teams
- Deliver an excellent patient experience through strong communication and professionalism
What You’ll Bring
- NMC or HCPC registration
- Proven experience as a Scrub Practitioner
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to high standards of patient care and safety
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Desirable:
- Surgical First Assistant qualification
- Advanced Surgical Practitioner qualification
What We Offer
At Ramsay Health Care UK, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in your wellbeing and development:
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical cover (with partner/dependants option)
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted dental insurance
Work–Life Balance
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
- Flexible working patterns
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Paid volunteer leave
Career Development
- Access to Ramsay Academy training programmes
- Career progression opportunities
- Colleague recognition schemes
Additional Benefits
- Discounts platform
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Subsidised restaurant (where available)
- Free onsite parking
About Us
Duchy Hospital delivers outstanding independent healthcare to patients across Cornwall and beyond, with services including orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, plastics and ophthalmology, alongside a busy outpatient department, physiotherapy service and cardiac facilities.
We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.
We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.
Part of Ramsay Health Care UK, we are committed to a culture where “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do.
We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.
