Job Description – Scrub Nurse (RGN/ODP)

Liverpool Women’s Hospital | Bluestones Medical Agency

Theatre Scrub Nurse / Scrub Practitioner

Location: Liverpool Women’s Hospital, Liverpool
Employer: Bluestones Medical Agency
Pay Rates: £16.00 – £35.00 per hour
Job Type: Agency | Flexible Shifts | Days, Nights & Weekends Available

About the Role

Bluestones Medical is currently recruiting experienced Scrub Nurses and Theatre Practitioners (RGN/ODP) to support Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

We are offering flexible agency opportunities for skilled theatre professionals looking to work within a specialist hospital environment. Liverpool Women’s Hospital provides specialist services across women’s health, including obstetrics, gynaecology and associated theatre services, where theatre teams play a vital role in delivering safe and effective patient care.

As a Scrub Nurse, you will provide expert support throughout the surgical pathway, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, ODPs and the wider multidisciplinary theatre team to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled scrub support during a variety of surgical procedures.
• Prepare, check and maintain surgical instruments, equipment and theatre environments.
• Work closely with surgeons and the wider theatre team to ensure safe patient outcomes.
• Maintain a sterile field and adhere to strict infection prevention and control standards.
• Perform surgical counts in line with local policies and procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team during procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, preparation and transfer where required.
• Ensure all equipment and surgical supplies are available and ready for use.
• Complete accurate patient documentation and theatre records.
• Support safe patient care throughout the perioperative journey.
• Work collaboratively with anaesthetic and recovery teams to provide seamless theatre care.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC Pin or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with valid HCPC registration.
• Recent UK theatre experience within a scrub role.
• Experience working within gynaecology, obstetrics or general theatre settings desirable.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments and sterile techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy operating theatre environment.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to provide satisfactory employment references.
• Up-to-date mandatory training (or willingness to complete).

Why Join Bluestones Medical?

At Bluestones Medical, we pride ourselves on supporting our healthcare professionals with flexible working opportunities, competitive pay and dedicated consultant support.

Our Benefits

• Excellent pay rates – £16.00 to £35.00 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle.
• Weekly pay.
• Rapid and hassle-free registration process.
• Free uniform.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant providing ongoing support.
• Access to NHS, private healthcare, care home and prison healthcare opportunities across Wales and England.
• Long-term block bookings and regular shift availability.
• Last-minute shift opportunities.
• 24/7 out-of-hours support.
• Free DBS for eligible new healthcare professionals.*
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Opportunities to expand your clinical experience across multiple specialities.
• Friendly, experienced team with over 20 years of healthcare recruitment expertise.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Scrub Nurse or Theatre Practitioner looking for flexible agency work at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Bluestones Medical today and gain access to rewarding theatre opportunities, competitive pay rates and the support of a dedicated healthcare recruitment team.

Apply now and take the next step in your theatre career with Bluestones Medical.