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Minor Orthopaedic Scrub
An opportunity is available for a skilled and conscientious Minor Orthopaedic Scrub professional to support the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality care within a busy theatre environment. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assisting with a range of minor orthopaedic procedures and contributing to a positive experience for every patient.
Key responsibilities will include preparing the operating theatre, checking instruments and equipment, and ensuring all required implants, prostheses and consumables are available before each procedure. You will act as a competent scrub practitioner, maintaining aseptic technique, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and wider theatre team, and supporting the safe handling and accounting of instruments, swabs and sharps. Duties will also include assisting with patient positioning, specimen management, documentation, stock control and the cleaning and readiness of the theatre between cases.
You will be expected to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, patient safety and confidentiality at all times. The role involves communicating effectively with surgeons, anaesthetic colleagues, recovery staff and other healthcare professionals, raising concerns promptly and contributing to the smooth running of the operating list. You will also support audits, service improvement initiatives, equipment checks and the induction or development of colleagues where appropriate.
Applicants should hold relevant perioperative or operating department qualifications and have current experience working in an orthopaedic scrub role, ideally with exposure to minor procedures such as arthroscopy, hand, foot and ankle, or other day-case surgery. A sound understanding of surgical safety processes, sterile technique, orthopaedic instruments and implant traceability is essential. You must be organised, calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced setting, while demonstrating compassion, professionalism and attention to detail.
Flexibility to work varying theatre lists, including occasional extended hours, may be required. In return, this role offers the opportunity to develop your orthopaedic expertise within a supportive clinical team committed to excellent standards of patient care.
