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Major Orthopaedic Scrub - Lower Limb (Hips + Knees)
An experienced Major Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner is required to support elective and complex lower-limb procedures, with a particular focus on hip and knee surgery. This is an opportunity to join a busy operating theatre environment where high standards of patient care, teamwork and clinical practice are central to the service.
You will be responsible for preparing the operating theatre, checking instrumentation and equipment, and ensuring all required implants, prostheses and specialist equipment are available and ready for use. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will scrub for orthopaedic procedures, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, maintain aseptic technique and contribute to the safe and efficient running of each list.
Your duties will also include completing surgical safety checks, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting specimen handling, monitoring stock levels and reporting equipment issues promptly. You will contribute to infection prevention and control, adhere to local policies and professional standards, and help maintain a safe environment for patients, colleagues and visitors. Flexibility to support wider theatre activity when required is expected.
Applicants should be a registered nurse or operating department practitioner with substantial scrub experience in major orthopaedics, particularly hip and knee replacement surgery. You will have sound knowledge of orthopaedic instrumentation, implants and theatre procedures, together with the ability to anticipate surgical requirements and respond calmly in a fast-paced setting.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as is a proactive and collaborative approach. You must be committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care and to maintaining confidentiality at all times. Evidence of ongoing professional development and current knowledge of relevant clinical guidance is desirable. The successful candidate will be dependable, adaptable and able to work effectively across a varied theatre rota, including occasional extended or out-of-hours cover where required.
