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Major Orthopaedic Scrub - Lower Limb (Hips + Knees)
An experienced Major Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner is required to support high-quality care within a busy operating theatre environment, specialising in lower-limb procedures including total and partial hip and knee replacements, revisions, trauma and other complex orthopaedic surgery. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, maintaining consistently high standards of patient safety, aseptic technique and professional practice.
Your responsibilities will include preparing the operating theatre, instruments, implants and specialist equipment before each procedure; checking that all required supplies are available and in date; and scrubbing for a range of major orthopaedic cases. You will anticipate the needs of the surgeon, maintain an accurate count of instruments, swabs and needles, handle implants safely, and ensure all documentation and traceability records are completed correctly.
You will contribute to safe patient care throughout the perioperative journey, supporting positioning, skin preparation, infection prevention and the smooth transfer of patients to and from theatre. The role also involves working closely with anaesthetic and recovery colleagues, responding effectively to changing clinical needs, reporting concerns promptly and participating in debriefs, audits, quality improvement and stock management.
Applicants should hold relevant professional registration and have substantial recent experience scrubbing for major orthopaedic procedures, particularly hip and knee surgery. A recognised perioperative or operating department qualification is desirable, together with sound knowledge of orthopaedic instrumentation, implants, surgical techniques and theatre protocols. You must be confident working under pressure, organised, adaptable and committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, as is the ability to support learners and contribute positively to the development of colleagues. You will be expected to uphold professional standards, follow local policies and national guidance, and demonstrate a proactive approach to maintaining a safe, efficient and respectful operating theatre environment.
