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ENT Scrub, Orthopaedic Scrub - Feet
An experienced ENT Scrub and Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner is required to support safe, efficient and compassionate care within operating theatres. This varied role will involve working across ear, nose and throat procedures, as well as orthopaedic surgery focused on foot and ankle cases. You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetic colleagues, nurses and operating department practitioners to ensure consistently high standards of patient care.
Your responsibilities will include preparing operating theatres, checking specialist equipment and instrumentation, and ensuring all required consumables are available before each procedure. You will act as the scrub practitioner during surgery, maintaining aseptic technique, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, handling instruments safely and completing accurate swab, needle and instrument counts. You will also support the safe transfer, positioning and dignity of patients, assist with specimen handling, and contribute to effective post-operative handover.
The successful candidate will demonstrate sound clinical knowledge of ENT and orthopaedic procedures, including foot and ankle surgery, and be confident working with relevant surgical instruments, implants and equipment. You should be able to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment, prioritise effectively and respond appropriately to changing clinical needs. A strong commitment to infection prevention, safeguarding, risk management and patient safety is essential.
You will be expected to contribute to theatre audits, stock control, equipment checks and service improvement initiatives. Supporting students, newly qualified colleagues and other team members will also form part of the role, helping to promote a positive learning environment and consistent standards of practice.
