Keep your operating theatres running smoothly

Staff shortages shouldn’t compromise the efficiency of your operating theatres and recovery units.

Thornbury Nursing Services is your fast and reliable staffing solution for experienced theatre nurses and operating department practitioners when you need them most. Trusted for over 40 years, we have 400 specialist theatre staff across England and Wales, who can be mobilised to your operating department within 4 hours’ notice.

As a last-minute provider to NHS and private theatre departments, we understand that your requirements will vary. Therefore, we work on a no-contract basis, allowing you to utilise our service as and when you need it. Our specialised network of theatre staff is ready to support your specific needs:

  • Scrub nurses
  • Recovery nurses
  • Anaesthetic nurses
  • Circulating nurses
  • Operating department practitioners (ODPs)

Our nurses and ODPs have extensive experience in a variety of theatre settings including general, orthopaedic, cardiac, plastic surgery, obstetrics, and more.

Why choose Thornbury?

  • Proven expertise: We have over 40 years of experience providing theatre professionals nationwide.
  • Fast response: Get the theatre support you need quickly – our average response time is just 4 hours.
  • No contract or commitment. Call us for a one-off staff emergency.
  • High fill rate: We successfully fill 80% of same-day shift requests.
  • 24/7 availability: We’re here whenever you need us, day or night.
  • Nationwide coverage: Our dedicated theatre nurses are strategically located across the country, ready to be deployed.
  • Independently recognised for excellence: We earned a perfect score and the prestigious ‘Diamond Badge’ from Neuven Audit Solutions, exceeding industry standards for care and staffing services across England and Wales.
  • Rigorous recruitment and compliance: Only the top 15% of applicants meet our strict selection criteria.
  • 10-year work history: Giving you complete confidence in our staff’s skills and experience.

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