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Dental Scrub, Orthopaedic Scrub - Hands
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Dental Scrub or Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner specialising in hand surgery. You will play a vital role in supporting safe, effective and compassionate care for patients undergoing dental, orthopaedic and hand procedures within a busy theatre environment.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will prepare operating theatres, equipment and sterile instrumentation for a wide range of procedures. You will anticipate the needs of the surgical team, maintain aseptic technique throughout each operation and ensure that all instruments, implants, materials and equipment are available, checked and used safely. You will also assist with patient positioning, undertake surgical counts, complete theatre documentation and contribute to safe transfer and handover processes.
The role will involve working closely with surgeons, anaesthetic colleagues, recovery staff and other theatre practitioners. You will be expected to respond calmly and professionally in challenging situations, prioritising patient safety and maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control. Responsibilities will also include checking stock levels, rotating supplies, reporting faults, supporting the cleaning and preparation of theatres, and contributing to service improvement and audit activity.
Applicants should hold a relevant professional qualification and current registration with the appropriate UK regulatory body, where applicable. Recent experience in dental, orthopaedic or hand surgery is essential, together with a sound understanding of theatre practice, sterile services and surgical instrumentation. Experience of working across multiple specialties would be advantageous.
You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to shift patterns and the ability to work effectively under pressure. A commitment to continuing professional development is expected, along with a positive attitude towards teamwork, learning and delivering consistently high-quality patient care. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise in a supportive clinical environment while contributing to safe and efficient theatre services.
