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Orthopaedic Scrub - Hands
An opportunity is available for an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner to support hand and upper-limb surgical procedures within a busy operating theatre environment. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to patients throughout the perioperative pathway.
Responsibilities will include preparing the operating theatre, checking specialist instruments and equipment, and ensuring all required implants, trays and consumables are available and fit for purpose. You will scrub for a range of hand and orthopaedic procedures, maintaining aseptic technique and anticipating the needs of the surgeon and wider theatre team. Duties will also include completing swab, needle and instrument counts, supporting safe patient positioning, assisting with specimen handling, and contributing to accurate documentation and effective handovers.
You will be expected to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, comply with theatre policies and contribute to a positive safety culture. The role also involves supporting the circulating team when required, checking stock levels, reporting equipment faults and helping to maintain an organised, efficient operating environment. A commitment to continuous improvement, reflective practice and excellent patient care is essential.
Applicants should hold current professional registration as a Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner, together with relevant perioperative experience. Experience of scrubbing for hand, wrist and other orthopaedic procedures is highly desirable, as is familiarity with specialist instruments, power tools and implants. You should have a sound understanding of surgical safety requirements, strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm and effective in a demanding environment.
The successful applicant will be organised, reliable and attentive to detail, with the flexibility to work across a range of theatre lists and shift patterns. A collaborative approach, professional integrity and willingness to support colleagues and learners are also important. In return, this role offers the opportunity to develop specialist orthopaedic expertise within a supportive and clinically focused theatre team.
