Cardiac Scrub Nurse - Theatres | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,951 - £56,863 pa inclusive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, W12 0HS |
| Company: | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7953277/290-SCCS-2228 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our cardiac theatre team. We specialize in complex aortic procedures and provide dissection on call cover for west London. This role offers a unique chance to work within a dynamic, highly skilled environment, supporting lifesaving surgery and contributing to exceptional patient care. to work within the cardiac theatres.
We are seeking an experienced Band 6 nurse/ ODP within our operating theatres with experience of cardiac s
The successful post holder will demonstrate the necessary skills to act as a role model ,coach and be an effective team player, fostering a positive team culture with the opportunity for ongoing development.
The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team, alongside the ability to exercise sound judgement and make evidence-based decisions.
The post will mainly be positioned at Hammersmith Hospital with occasional need to work cross site.
• The post holder will work with the theatre manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of care and staff development, as part of the theatre team. In addition he/she will provide specialist care and/or support and deputise for the Team Leader/Clinical Coordinator in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
• Following progression through the foundation gateway, the post holder will be supported to develop the skills and knowledge to progress through the second gateway when they will be expected to carry out all relevant duties without supervision, as delegated by line manager.
• Provide specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
This advert closes on Wednesday 13 May 2026