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.

Regional Clinical Educator Ophthalmics

Regional Clinical Educator (Ophthalmic theatres) £45,000 – £50,000 + £2000 Are you an experienced leader in theatres now looking for a new opportunity? Pusle is working in partnership with an independent service…

Hertfordshire
Permanent
£45,000 – £50,000 (Annual)
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Band 5 Ophthalmic Scrub Practitioner /Nurse

Theatre Practitioner/Nurse – Scrub (Band 5) – Ophthalmics Location: Sandwell and Birmingham NHS Hospitals Employment: Full-term or part-time, permanent – 37.5hrs + flexible working options! Salary: Band 5: £28,407 – £34,581 per…

West Midlands
Permanent
£28,407 – £34,581 (Annual)
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Theatre Scrub Nurse – Band 6

Theatre Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse (Band 6) Location: Cambridge Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time – 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Monday – Friday – No Nights Salary: £33,706 – £40,588 p/a + Shift…

Cambridgeshire
Permanent
£33,706 – £40,588 (Annual)
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Theatre Practitioner/Nurse (Band 5/Band 6)

Theatre Practitioner/Nurse (Band 5/Band 6) Location: Norwich Employment Type: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week Salary: Band 5: £27,055 – £32,934 and Band 6: £33,706 – £40,588 p/a + Shift Allowances…

Norfolk
Permanent
£33,706 – £40,588 (Annual)
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Theatre Nurse – Scrub

Theatre Nurse/Practitioner – Scrub Salary: £32,466 – £39,460 a year + 9% shift allowances + bonus incentives! Employment: Permanent, full-time – 37.5 hrs a week. Shift patterns: Early shift: 7am – 3pm and…

London
Permanent
£32,466 – £39,460 (Annual)
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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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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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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 Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner

Theatre Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner (Band 5 or Band 6) Location: Norwich Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time – 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Monday – Friday (occasional Saturday) Salary: Band 5: £27,055 –…

Norfolk
Permanent
£33,706 – £40,588 (Annual)
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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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Scrub Practitioner/Nurse

We are delighted to work in partnership with one of the leading healthcare providers to help them recruit for an experienced and motivated Scrub Practitioner /Nurse. As a Scrub Nurse you will…

London
Permanent
£33,037 – £36,708 (Annual)
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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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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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