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Scrub nurse to advanced practitioner: surgical nursing roles and pay

Theatre nursing involves a range of pre, peri and postoperative roles, including scrub nurse, day surgery nurse and surgical care practitioner (SCP). Theatre nurses explain their different career pathways, roles, responsibilities and pay bands
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Posted 12 March 2026 - 11:05
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