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Major Orthopaedic Scrub - Lower Limb (Hips + Knees)
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Major Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner specialising in lower limb surgery, including hip and knee procedures. The successful candidate will join a supportive theatre team and contribute to the safe, effective and efficient delivery of high-quality perioperative care.
You will work as a skilled scrub practitioner for elective and emergency orthopaedic procedures, preparing the operating theatre, instruments, equipment and implants in line with surgical requirements. Duties will include maintaining aseptic technique, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and wider multidisciplinary team, managing instrumentation and prostheses, and supporting safe patient positioning and transfer.
You will be responsible for completing all relevant safety checks, including theatre briefings, surgical checklists, swab and instrument counts, implant documentation and specimen handling. You will also contribute to maintaining accurate records, monitoring stock levels, reporting equipment faults and ensuring that theatres are clean, safe and appropriately prepared between cases.
The role requires a strong understanding of lower limb orthopaedic procedures, particularly hip and knee arthroplasty, revision surgery and associated instrumentation. You should be confident working in a busy theatre environment, able to prioritise competing demands and committed to consistently high standards of infection prevention, patient safety and professional practice.
Applicants should hold current professional registration as a nurse or operating department practitioner, together with relevant perioperative experience. Substantial experience in major orthopaedic scrubbing is essential, while knowledge of enhanced recovery pathways, implant traceability and theatre governance would be advantageous. Evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to support service improvement are also expected.
You will be a reliable and compassionate team member with excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to remain calm under pressure. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise within a dynamic surgical service, work alongside experienced colleagues and contribute meaningfully to outstanding patient outcomes.
