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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. You will join a busy operating theatre team and play a key role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care throughout the patient journey.
Working as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team, you will be responsible for preparing the operating environment, checking instruments and equipment, and ensuring all required implants, prostheses and consumables are available for each procedure. You will scrub for a range of major orthopaedic operations, maintaining a high standard of aseptic technique and anticipating the needs of the surgeon and wider team. Duties will include supporting joint replacement and revision surgery, maintaining accurate documentation, participating in instrument and swab counts, and assisting with safe patient positioning and transfers.
You will contribute to effective team communication, patient safety and continuous improvement within the operating department. The role requires a strong understanding of theatre protocols, infection prevention and control, surgical safety procedures, implant traceability and the management of specialist orthopaedic equipment. You may also be expected to support the induction and development of colleagues, learners and other theatre staff.
Applicants should hold relevant professional registration or recognised theatre qualifications and have substantial experience in an orthopaedic scrub role, particularly across hip and knee procedures. Excellent knowledge of major lower limb surgery, a calm and organised approach, and the ability to work effectively under pressure are essential. You should be confident working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team, with a commitment to high standards of care, confidentiality and professional conduct. Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends or on-call duties where required, is also expected.
