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Major Orthopaedic Scrub - Lower Limb (Hips + Knees)
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Major Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner specialising in lower limb procedures, including hip and knee surgery. This role would suit a registered Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with a strong background in theatre practice and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary operating theatre team, providing effective scrub support for elective and emergency orthopaedic procedures. Duties will include preparing the theatre, checking equipment and instrumentation, maintaining aseptic technique, anticipating the needs of the surgeon, and ensuring that implants, prostheses and other specialist equipment are available and correctly documented. You will also contribute to the safe transfer, positioning and care of patients throughout the perioperative journey.
The successful candidate will demonstrate sound knowledge of lower limb orthopaedic surgery, including primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. You will be confident working with surgical instrumentation, prosthetic implants and relevant documentation, while adhering to infection prevention, safeguarding, medicines management and local clinical governance requirements. Accurate completion of surgical safety checklists, stock control records and patient documentation will be an important part of the role.
You must be able to remain calm and organised in a busy theatre environment, prioritise effectively and respond appropriately to changing clinical needs. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, together with a professional, supportive approach to colleagues, patients and visitors. You will be expected to participate in service development, audit, education and the supervision or mentoring of junior staff and learners.
Applicants must hold current professional registration and have relevant perioperative experience, ideally within a major orthopaedic setting. Evidence of continuing professional development and up-to-date knowledge of theatre policies and clinical standards is required. Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including occasional weekends or on-call duties where required, would be advantageous. A commitment to equality, dignity, confidentiality and patient-centred care is essential.
