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Nurse Band 5
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
199-7962095-RB-MC
Employer
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Croydon University Hospital
Town
Croydon
Salary
£36,943 - £44,900 pa inc HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/08/2026 23:59

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Obstetric Theatres Scrub Nurse

Band 5

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.  #choosecroydon

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 staff nurse to join our growing obstetric theatre team

The Band 5 Staff Nurse in Maternity Theatres and Recovery provides safe, high‑quality care to women and their babies within obstetric theatres and the maternity high‑dependency/recovery area. The role involves supporting women before, during and after operative procedures, delivering enhanced monitoring when required, and working collaboratively with midwives and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and compassionate care.

The post holder assists with theatre preparation, transfer of women to and from theatre, and post‑operative recovery care. Following appropriate training, the nurse undertakes the role of scrub nurse in maternity theatres and supports procedures such as administration of spinal analgesia in collaboration with midwives. The role also includes assisting with postnatal care, record keeping, infection prevention, equipment safety, and stock management.

The post supports education, service efficiency and continuous improvement by contributing to staff training, audits, and maintaining professional standards in line with NMC requirements and Trust policies.

Interviews: tbc

Main duties of the job

1. To work in accordance with the Trust’s Values to consistently demonstrate the behaviours required. The postholder is required to carry out his/her role in accordance with the organisation values, standards and behaviours, in a Professional, Compassionate, Respectful and Safe way.

2. To ensure that Croydon Health Services Trust’s policies and procedures are adhered to. 

3. To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policies and procedures. 

4. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.

5. To work in accordance with the Trust’s policies to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. To positively promote at all times equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment in accordance with Trust policies, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, belief, sexual orientation or domestic circumstances.

Further details in Job Description

 

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. 

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. 

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role. You can also contact the recruiting manager for further information.

 

 

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria
  • NMC registration
  • Mentorship/teaching
  • • BSc Nursing or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • • Evidence of recent theatre experience

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential criteria
  • Effective communication
  • Gynaecology/women's health Experience
  • • Commitment to own continuing professional development supporting the learners and development of others
Desirable criteria
  • • Management and Organisational skills
  • • Ability to adapt to change within working situation

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Responsiveness and flexibility
  • • Proactive in taking decisions
  • • Develops and empowers staff
Desirable criteria
  • • Works across professional, team and organisational boundaries
  • • Demonstrates resilience and persistence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDCapital Nurse, LondonNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationAge positiveImproving working livesDisability confident committedDisability Advice Line

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Comfort Buenor
Job title
Obstetric Theatre Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 401 4416
Additional information

For informal enquiries, you may contact

Comfort Buenor

0208 401 4416