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Orthopaedic Scrub - Feet
An experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner is required to support a busy operating theatre team, providing safe, effective and compassionate care throughout foot and ankle procedures. You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and operating department practitioners to ensure each list runs smoothly and patients receive consistently high standards of care.
Your responsibilities will include preparing the theatre environment, checking instruments, implants, equipment and consumables, and ensuring all required items are available and in good working order. You will undertake surgical counts, maintain aseptic technique, anticipate the needs of the surgical team and pass instruments safely and efficiently during procedures. You will also assist with specimen handling, documentation, positioning and the safe transfer of patients in accordance with local policies and professional standards.
The role will involve supporting a range of foot and ankle surgery, which may include trauma, reconstruction, forefoot and hindfoot procedures. You will be expected to contribute to pre-operative checks, time-outs, post-operative duties, stock control, equipment maintenance and infection prevention activities. A commitment to patient safety, accurate record keeping and continuous service improvement is essential.
Applicants should hold current professional registration as a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner and have relevant experience in an orthopaedic scrub environment. Experience of foot and ankle surgery would be advantageous, as would knowledge of surgical implants, specialist instrumentation and theatre protocols. You must be confident working under pressure, able to prioritise effectively and willing to support colleagues across the wider theatre team.
Excellent communication, attention to detail and a calm, professional approach are required. You should demonstrate respect for patients and colleagues, maintain confidentiality and work in line with safeguarding, health and safety and infection control requirements. A commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge is expected. Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including occasional weekends or on-call duties, may be required.
