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Theatre Practitioner / ODP SCRUB - Ashford Theatres
Role summary
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The Theatre Practitioner/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) – Scrub supports safe, effective surgical care within Ashford Theatres. Requirements typically include a relevant nursing or ODP qualification, current UK professional registration, and experience or placement exposure in operating theatres, particularly scrub practice. The successful candidate will prepare instruments and equipment, maintain sterile technique, assist surgeons, contribute to patient safety checks, and support the wider multidisciplinary theatre team. Candidates are expected to demonstrate sound clinical judgement, attention to detail, excellent communication, teamwork, compassion, and the ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility for shifts, including weekends and on-call duties, may be required.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services to communities across Surrey and surrounding areas. Its main sites include St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey and Ashford Hospital, supported by specialist clinical services, outpatient facilities, diagnostic departments, and community links. The Trust employs a large multidisciplinary workforce, including doctors, nurses, operating department practitioners, allied health professionals, administrative teams, and support staff. It aims to deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care while improving patient experience, clinical outcomes, and staff development. Employees generally benefit from NHS terms and conditions, including pension arrangements, annual leave, occupational health support, learning opportunities, and access to professional development. Theatres staff work collaboratively across surgical specialties in a regulated, safety-focused environment.