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Plastics Scrub (Breast)
We are seeking an experienced Plastics Scrub Practitioner to support a busy operating theatre team specialising in breast and reconstructive procedures. You will play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient and compassionate care throughout the patient journey, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, recovery staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Your responsibilities will include preparing operating theatres, checking equipment and instrumentation, and ensuring all required implants, prostheses, graft materials and specialist consumables are available and correctly documented. You will scrub for a range of breast procedures, which may include augmentation, reduction, mastopexy, reconstruction, implant exchange, flap surgery and revision procedures. You will also assist with circulating duties, maintain accurate counts, uphold infection prevention standards and respond promptly to the needs of the surgical team.
Patient safety and dignity must remain central to your practice. You will contribute to pre-operative checks, surgical safety briefings, specimen handling, implant traceability and accurate clinical records. The role also involves supporting the safe transfer of patients, communicating effectively with colleagues and helping to maintain a calm, organised environment in theatre. You may be required to assist with stock control, equipment maintenance, audit activity and the induction or supervision of less experienced colleagues.
Applicants should hold current professional registration as a nurse or operating department practitioner and have substantial experience within surgical theatres, ideally including plastic, breast or reconstructive surgery. A recognised perioperative qualification or equivalent experience is desirable. You should have a sound understanding of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, theatre protocols and relevant clinical governance requirements.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised and able to work accurately under pressure. Excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high standards of patient care are essential. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including occasional evenings, weekends or on-call duties, may be required. In return, you will have opportunities to develop your specialist skills within a supportive and professional theatre environment.
