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.

Band 5 Theatre Nurse – Anaesthetic/Recovery/Scrub – Truro

Job Title: Theatre Nurse – Recovery/Scrub/AnaestheticBanding: 5 Location: TruroRate: £17 – £28 per hour  Pulse Nursing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Theatre Nurse with expertise in scrub, recovery or anaesthetic roles to…

Cornwall
Temporary/ locum
£17.00 – £28.00 (Hourly)
View

Band 5 Scrub Nurse or ODP – Nuneaton

Job Title: Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)Banding: 5 Location: NuneatonRate: £21 – £28 per hour  Pulse Nursing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or  Scrub Nurse…

Warwickshire
Temporary/ locum
£21.00 – £28.00 (Hourly)
View

Band 5 Scrub Nurse or ODP – London

Job Title: Scrub Nurse or ODP Banding: 5 Location: London Rate: £20.18 – £27.50 per hour  Pulse Nursing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with expertise…

Greater London
Temporary/ locum
£20.18 – £27.50 (Hourly)
View

Band 5 – Cardiac Scrub Nurse – Cambridge

Job Title: Cardiac Scrub NurseBanding: 5  Location: CambridgeRate: £35.15 per hour   Pulse Nursing is seeking a  dedicated and experienced Cardiac Scrub Nurses to join our dynamic and compassionate team for a prestigious NHS Trust.…

Cambridgeshire
Temporary/ locum
£35.15 – £35.15 (Hourly)
View

Band 5 – Theatre Nurse – Recovery/Scrub/Anaesthetic – Blackpool

Job Title: Theatre Nurse –  Recovery/Scrub/AnaestheticBanding: 5 Location: BlackpoolRate: £18.00 – £38.92 per hour  Pulse Nursing is seeking a  dedicated and experienced Theatre Nurse with expertise in scrub, recovery or anaesthetic roles to…

Lancashire
Temporary/ locum
£18.00 – £38.92 (Hourly)
View

Band 5 – Theatre Nurse – Recovery/Scrub/Anaesthetic – Barnsley

Job Title: Theatre Nurse –  Recovery/Scrub/AnaestheticBanding: 5 Location: BarnsleyRate: £18.00 – £38.92 per hour  Pulse Nursing is seeking a  dedicated and experienced Theatre Nurse with expertise in scrub, recovery or anaesthetic roles to…

South Yorkshire
Temporary/ locum
£18.00 – £38.92 (Hourly)
View

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)
View

Theatre Scrub Nurses – Chesterfield

Pulse Nursing is Hiring: Scrub Nurses in Chesterfield Are you an experienced  Scrub Nurse looking to take your career to the next level? Pulse Nursing is seeking skilled professionals to join our…

Derbyshire
Temporary/ locum
£18.00 – £20.43 (Hourly)
View

Theatre Scrub Nurse – Cambridge

Job Title: Théâtre Scrub Nurse (Cardiac) Banding: band 5 / band 6  Location: Cambridge  Working Hours: Full-time  Rate: £30.15 per hour About Us:Our client based in Cambridge is looking to recruit a dedicated Theatre Scrub…

Cambridgeshire
Temporary/ locum
£30.15
View

Theatre Scrub & Aneasthetics – Worcestershire

Job Title: Theatre Scrub Nurse / Anaesthetic Nurse  Banding: Band 5 Location: Worcestershire Working Hours: full-time or part-time Rate: £32 per hour Are you an experienced Theatre Scrub Nurse or Anaesthetic Nurse…

Worcestershire
Temporary/ locum
£32.00
View

Theatre Scrub / Anaesthetic Nurse – Lincoln

  Job Title: Anaesthetic Nurse / Scrub Nurse  Banding: Band 5  Location: Lincoln  Working Hours: full-time or part-time Rate: £18.00 – £20.43 per hour Are you a dedicated Anaesthetic Nurse or Scrub Nurse seeking…

Lincolnshire
Temporary/ locum
£18.00 – £20.43 (Hourly)
View

Theatre Nurses (Anaesthetics & Scrub) – Nottingham

Job Title: Theatre Nurses (Anaesthetics & Scrub) – Nottingham Banding: Band 5  Location:  Nottingham Rate: £18.00 – £25.60 per hour As a Theatre Nurse in Anaesthetics, Recovery, or Scrub, you will be…

Nottinghamshire
Temporary/ locum
£18.00 – £25.60 (Hourly)
View

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.

What our candidates say

4.5
113 reviews

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.

Read our FAQs

We’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions to give you the answers you need.