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Major Orthopaedic Scrub - Lower Limb (Hips + Knees)
An experienced Major Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner is required to support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality surgical care within a busy operating theatre environment. The role will focus on lower-limb procedures, including hip and knee replacements, revisions and other complex orthopaedic interventions.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, you will undertake scrub duties for scheduled and emergency procedures, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and maintaining a safe, efficient operating list. Responsibilities will include preparing instruments, implants and specialist equipment; completing surgical counts; maintaining aseptic technique; handling specimens correctly; and supporting safe patient positioning and transfer.
You will contribute to the preparation, checking and availability of orthopaedic trays, power tools, prostheses and associated equipment, escalating any concerns promptly. Accurate documentation, compliance with infection prevention procedures and adherence to local policies, surgical safety checklists and professional standards will be essential. You will also help maintain stock levels, report faulty equipment and support the cleaning and turnaround of theatres between cases.
The successful candidate will be a registered Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with relevant theatre experience and a strong background in major orthopaedic scrub practice, particularly hips and knees. A sound understanding of implants, instrumentation, aseptic practice and peri-operative patient safety is required. Experience of working with complex or revision surgery would be advantageous.
You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a collaborative approach to patient care. Flexibility to participate in theatre rota requirements, including early starts, late finishes, weekends or on-call duties where applicable, is expected. You should be committed to continuous professional development, reflective practice and supporting students, newly qualified colleagues and other members of the theatre team.
