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Plastics Scrub
We are seeking an experienced Plastics Scrub professional to join a busy operating theatre team. This role will support a range of reconstructive, cosmetic and specialist plastic surgery procedures, delivering safe, efficient and compassionate care throughout the patient journey.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, you will prepare the operating room, equipment and surgical instruments before each procedure. You will act as the scrub practitioner, anticipating the surgeon’s requirements, maintaining a sterile field and ensuring that instruments, swabs and other items are accurately counted and recorded. You will also assist with surgical safety checks, specimen handling and the safe transfer of patients to and from theatre.
The successful candidate will contribute to high standards of infection prevention, clinical governance and patient safety. Responsibilities will include checking specialist equipment, reporting faults or incidents promptly, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting the cleaning and restocking of theatre areas. You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetic colleagues, recovery staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure procedures run smoothly and efficiently.
You should be a registered nurse or operating department practitioner with relevant theatre experience and a strong background in plastics, reconstructive surgery or a related surgical speciality. Excellent knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation and theatre protocols is essential. Experience in microsurgery, skin grafting, breast surgery, hand surgery or maxillofacial procedures would be advantageous.
You will need to demonstrate sound clinical judgement, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment. A professional, flexible and collaborative approach is essential, together with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and delivering consistently high standards of care. You should also be willing to participate in training, service improvement and, where required, shift patterns covering a range of theatre operating hours.
