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General Minor Scrub
An opportunity is available for an experienced General Minor Scrub professional to support safe, efficient and compassionate care across a range of minor surgical procedures. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, helping to maintain high standards of patient safety, infection prevention and clinical practice throughout the peri-operative pathway.
Key responsibilities will include preparing the operating room, checking equipment and ensuring all required instruments, consumables and implants are available before each procedure. You will act as the sterile scrub practitioner during minor operations, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, passing instruments safely and maintaining an accurate count of swabs, needles and instruments. You will also assist with patient positioning, specimen handling, completion of documentation and the safe transfer of patients before and after surgery.
You will be expected to contribute to the smooth running of theatre lists, support circulating colleagues when required and respond appropriately to changing clinical circumstances. Maintaining a clean and controlled sterile field is essential, as is prompt escalation of any concerns relating to patient wellbeing, equipment or infection control. You will also take part in stock checks, equipment maintenance, audit activity and service improvement initiatives.
Applicants should hold appropriate professional registration and have relevant experience in a theatre or minor procedures environment, with demonstrable competence in scrub practice. A recognised peri-operative qualification or equivalent clinical experience is desirable. You must have a sound understanding of surgical procedures, aseptic technique, safeguarding, manual handling and current infection prevention standards.
The successful candidate will be organised, calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively while maintaining a patient-focused approach. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. Flexibility to work varied shifts, participate in training and meet all required pre-employment checks will also be expected.
