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Orthopaedic Scrub - Hands
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner specialising in hand surgery. This role would suit a registered nurse or operating department practitioner with a strong interest in upper-limb orthopaedics and a commitment to delivering safe, effective, patient-centred care within a busy theatre environment.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, providing skilled scrub support for a range of elective and emergency hand and upper-limb procedures. Duties will include preparing the operating theatre, checking equipment and instrumentation, maintaining aseptic technique, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and assisting with the safe and efficient running of each procedure. You will also support circulating duties when required, ensuring that all relevant documentation, counts and safety checks are completed accurately.
The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation and maintenance of specialist hand surgery equipment, implants and prostheses, while helping to ensure that stock levels, traceability and infection prevention standards are consistently maintained. You will be expected to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and other healthcare professionals, promote a positive team culture and support the delivery of high standards of clinical governance and patient safety.
Applicants should hold current professional registration as a nurse or operating department practitioner and have demonstrable experience within an operating theatre setting. Previous experience scrubbing for hand, orthopaedic or other specialist surgical procedures is essential. A sound understanding of surgical instrumentation, aseptic practice, theatre policies and relevant health and safety requirements is required.
You should be organised, adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure while managing competing priorities. A proactive approach, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team are essential. The role may include participation in extended hours, weekend or on-call arrangements, subject to service requirements. In return, you will have opportunities to develop your specialist skills and contribute to a high-performing surgical service.
