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Bariatric Scrub
An experienced Bariatric Scrub professional is required to support safe, effective and high-quality care throughout bariatric and related surgical procedures. Working as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, you will prepare the operating environment, equipment and instruments, maintaining a consistently high standard of patient safety, infection prevention and clinical practice.
Your responsibilities will include checking and preparing specialist bariatric instruments, laparoscopic equipment, positioning aids and consumables before each procedure. You will scrub for a range of operations, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and wider theatre team, maintaining an accurate sterile field and completing instrument, swab and needle counts in line with policy. You will also assist with safe patient positioning, specimen handling, equipment checks and the efficient turnover of theatres.
The role requires close collaboration with surgeons, anaesthetic staff, recovery colleagues and other healthcare professionals. You will contribute to effective communication during the World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist, raise concerns promptly and support the delivery of a calm, organised and patient-focused service. Accurate documentation, stock control and reporting of incidents or equipment issues will also form part of your duties.
You should hold appropriate professional registration and have recent experience working as a scrub practitioner within operating theatres, ideally with exposure to bariatric, laparoscopic or upper gastrointestinal surgery. A sound understanding of aseptic technique, surgical safety procedures and relevant infection control standards is essential. Experience with specialist bariatric equipment and complex patient positioning would be advantageous.
You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to remain composed in a demanding clinical environment. A flexible, reliable and team-oriented approach is essential, together with a commitment to continuing professional development and delivering compassionate care to patients with dignity and respect.
