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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. The successful candidate will support safe, effective and efficient theatre services, working as part of a multidisciplinary team within a busy operating department.
You will prepare the operating theatre, instrumentation, equipment and sterile supplies for planned and emergency procedures, ensuring that all required items are available and functioning correctly. You will undertake scrub duties for major orthopaedic operations, maintaining a consistently high standard of aseptic technique and anticipating the needs of the surgeon and wider theatre team throughout each procedure.
Key responsibilities will include checking implants, prostheses and specialist instrumentation; completing surgical safety and swab, needle and instrument counts; assisting with positioning and patient preparation; maintaining accurate documentation; and contributing to the safe transfer and handover of patients. You will work in accordance with local policies, infection prevention standards, medical device guidance and relevant professional requirements. The role may also involve circulating duties, supporting stock control, preparing equipment for cleaning and sterilisation, and responding appropriately to changes in the operating list.
Applicants should hold appropriate professional registration and have substantial perioperative experience, with demonstrable expertise in major lower-limb orthopaedics, particularly hip and knee replacement surgery. You should have a sound understanding of surgical anatomy, orthopaedic implants, instrumentation and theatre procedures, together with the ability to recognise and escalate clinical or equipment-related concerns.
We are seeking a calm, organised and adaptable practitioner who communicates effectively and works well under pressure. A commitment to patient safety, compassionate care, confidentiality, continuous professional development and collaborative working is essential. You will be expected to contribute to audit, quality improvement, teaching and the development of safe working practices, while supporting learners and less experienced colleagues when required.
