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Major Orthopaedic Scrub - Lower Limb (Hips + Knees)
An experienced Major Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner is required to support lower-limb surgery, with a particular focus on hip and knee procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled theatre professional to join a busy operating department and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, you will prepare and maintain the sterile field, check instruments and specialist equipment, and anticipate the needs of the surgeon throughout each procedure. You will scrub for primary and revision hip and knee replacements, arthroplasty procedures and other major lower-limb orthopaedic operations. Responsibilities will also include completing surgical counts, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting specimen handling, and ensuring all equipment and implants are available, checked and traceable.
You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetic colleagues, operating department practitioners, nurses and wider clinical teams to promote excellent communication and patient safety. You will be expected to follow infection prevention and control procedures, comply with theatre policies, and contribute to the safe transfer, positioning and care of patients before, during and after surgery. The role may also involve circulating duties, stock management, equipment checks and supporting the smooth running of operating lists.
Applicants should hold current professional registration relevant to the role and have substantial experience working within an operating theatre environment. Recent experience scrubbing for major orthopaedic procedures, particularly hips and knees, is essential. A sound understanding of surgical instrumentation, implants, aseptic technique, patient safety and theatre protocols is required.
You should be organised, dependable and confident working in a fast-paced setting where priorities can change quickly. Excellent communication skills, a calm approach under pressure and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential. A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high clinical standards is also expected. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate appropriate employment checks and provide evidence of relevant qualifications and experience.
