theatre nurse jobs with Pulse

As a leading agency for theatre nursing jobs, Pulse offers a wide variety of temporary and permanent opportunities for theatre nurses and operating department practitioners (ODP) in anaesthetics, scrub and recovery. We offer the widest choice of shifts across the NHS and private sector, so you can make your flexible theatre role work for you.

Browse our theatre nurse jobs

Explore our range of theatre nursing jobs in the UK. With Pulse you’ll have access to a variety of permanent and temporary/locum opportunities as well as access to theatre nurse jobs in the NHS and private sector.

Theatre Recovery Nurse – South West London

Pulse Nursing are looking for registered and experienced Band 5 & 6 Registered Recovery Nurses in the South West London area. At Pulse, we understand that being a Registered Recovery Nurse can…

Greater London
Temporary/ locum
£25.50 – £40.00 (Hourly)
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Theatre Anaesthetic Nurse – South West London

Pulse Nursing are looking for registered and experienced Band 5 & 6 Registered Anaesthetic Nurses in the South West London area. At Pulse, we understand that being a Registered Anaesthetic Nurse can…

Greater London
Temporary/ locum
£25.50 – £40.00 (Hourly)
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Theatre Scrub Nurse – South West London

Pulse Nursing are looking for registered and experienced Band 5 & 6 Registered Scrub Nurses in the South West London area. At Pulse, we understand that being a Registered Scrub Nurse can…

Greater London
Temporary/ locum
£25.50 – £40.00 (Hourly)
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Senior Cardiac Scrub Theatre Practitioner

Position: Senior Cardiac Scrub Theatre PractitionerLocation: Central LondonType: Full-time, PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to SaturdayShifts: Earlies: 7am – 3pm, Lates: 1pm – 9pmSalary: £40,447 – £48,705 a year + 9% shift…

London
Permanent
£40,447 – £48,705 (Annual)
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Anaesthetic Practitioner

Anaesthetic Practitioner   Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire Role: Permanent, full-time – 37.5 hrs a week. Shift pattern: Monday to Saturday – 07.30 to 18:00, 10:00 to 20:00 or 12:00 to 21:00 (opening times…

Cheshire
Permanent
£28,345 – £31,494 (Annual)
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Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse- Buckinghamshire

Pulse Nursing have fantastic block booking opportunities for Orthopaedic Scrub Nurses in Buckinghamshire. You will be responsible for maintaining a sterile environment and providing surgical instruments and supplies to the surgical team.…

Greater Manchester
Temporary/ locum
£26.00 – £29.59 (Hourly)
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Nottinghamshire- Recovery Nurse

Pulse Nursing have fantastic opportunities for Recovery Nurses for all specialties in ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­the Nottinghamshire area. You will be responsible for caring for patients immediately after surgery. You will play a critical role…

Nottinghamshire
Temporary/ locum
£29.00 – £33.00 (Hourly)
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Warwickshire- Trauma and Orthopaedic Scrub Nurses

Pulse Nursing have fantastic opportunities for Trauma and Orthopaedic Scrub Nurses in the Warwickshire area. You will be responsible for maintaining a sterile environment and providing surgical instruments and supplies to the…

Warwickshire
Temporary/ locum
£25.00 – £28.45 (Hourly)
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Leicestershire- Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse

Pulse Nursing have fantastic block booking opportunities for Orthopaedic Scrub Nurses in the Leicester area. You will be responsible for maintaining a sterile environment and providing surgical instruments and supplies to the…

Leicestershire
Temporary/ locum
£26.00 – £29.59 (Hourly)
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Orthopaedic Scrub- Oxford

Pulse Nursing have fantastic block booking opportunities for Orthopaedic Scrub Nurses in the Oxford area. You will be responsible for maintaining a sterile environment and providing surgical instruments and supplies to the…

Oxfordshire
Temporary/ locum
£27.50 – £31.30 (Hourly)
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Scrub Nurse – Worcester

Pulse Nursing have fantastic opportunities for Scrub Nurses in the Worcester area. You will be responsible for maintaining a sterile environment and providing surgical instruments and supplies to the surgical team. Pulse…

Worcestershire
Temporary/ locum
£32.00 – £36.42 (Hourly)
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Anaesthetic Nurses – Herefordshire

Pulse Nursing have fantastic opportunities for Anaesthetic Nurses in the Herefordshire area. You will assist in administering anaesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures whilst monitoring patients throughout the procedure. Pulse Nursing are…

Herefordshire
Temporary/ locum
£33.00 – £38.12 (Hourly)
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Theatre nurse jobs FAQs

What is a theatre nurse?

A theatre nurse is a registered nurse who specialises in providing care to patients before, during and after surgery. This involves responsibilities such as preparing patients for surgery, assisting the patient during the surgical procedure, providing post-operative care, and more.

What is the salary of a theatre nurse?

The average salary for a theatre nurse is in the region of £35,000. Entry level theatre nurses in the NHS typically start at band 5 (between £27,000 and £33,000 depending on experience). However, in private organisations, this is likely to vary and depends on the individual organisation. A theatre nurse salary can vary depending on several factors, including, location, experience and the type of organisation you work for.

How do you get a job as a theatre nurse?

To become a theatre nurse, you must be a registered nurse with the nursing a midwifery council which means either pre-registration nursing degree or registered nurse degree apprenticeship delivered by an NMC-approved education institution (AEI).

You’ll then need to complete specialist training to develop specialist skills required to work in theatre.

Rewards & benefits

You’ll receive a range of excellent rewards and recognition for your hard work.

Training

You’ll be given expert training, support and advice to ensure you progress in your career.

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