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Major Orthopaedic Scrub - Lower Limb (Hips + Knees)
An experienced and motivated Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse is required to join a specialist theatre team as a Major Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner, focusing on lower-limb procedures including hip and knee surgery. This is an opportunity to contribute to the safe, efficient delivery of high-quality care within a busy operating theatre environment.
You will provide skilled scrub support across elective and, where required, urgent orthopaedic procedures. Duties will include preparing the operating theatre, checking equipment and instrumentation, maintaining sterile technique, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and supporting the safe handling of implants and specialist orthopaedic equipment. You will also assist with patient positioning, surgical counts, specimen management, documentation and effective communication throughout the perioperative pathway.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetic colleagues, recovery staff and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will help promote consistently high standards of infection prevention, health and safety, safeguarding, manual handling and clinical governance. A commitment to accurate record-keeping, incident reporting and continuous service improvement is essential.
Applicants should hold current professional registration as a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner and have substantial experience in orthopaedic scrub practice, particularly in lower-limb procedures such as total hip and knee replacements. You will need sound knowledge of surgical instruments, implants, aseptic technique and theatre protocols, together with the confidence to work effectively in a fast-paced setting.
Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills are required, along with the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure. You should be adaptable, conscientious and committed to delivering safe, respectful, patient-centred care. Evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to support learners or less experienced colleagues would be advantageous.
