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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 surgery, including hip and knee procedures. The successful candidate will support safe, effective and compassionate care throughout the perioperative pathway, working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary theatre team.
You will undertake scrub duties for a range of elective and emergency orthopaedic procedures, preparing instruments, implants, equipment and consumables in line with operative requirements. Responsibilities will include maintaining aseptic technique, completing swab, needle and instrument counts, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, and ensuring all relevant documentation is accurate and complete. You will also assist with the safe positioning, transfer and care of patients, while maintaining dignity, privacy and effective communication at all times.
The role will involve working closely with surgeons, anaesthetic colleagues, recovery staff, operating department practitioners, nurses and support teams. You will contribute to the efficient running of theatre lists, support stock control and implant traceability, and help ensure that equipment is checked, available and fit for use. A strong commitment to infection prevention, health and safety, quality improvement and incident reporting is essential.
Applicants should be registered with the relevant professional body and have substantial perioperative experience, with demonstrable expertise in major lower limb orthopaedic surgery, particularly hip and knee replacements and revision procedures. Experience of orthopaedic instrumentation, power tools, implants and specialist equipment is required. You must be able to work calmly under pressure, prioritise effectively and respond flexibly to changing clinical demands.
Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills are essential, together with a commitment to professional development and delivering consistently high standards of patient care. The post may include rotation across theatre specialities, weekends, evenings, nights or on-call duties, subject to service requirements. A supportive approach to mentoring learners and contributing to a positive theatre culture is also expected.
