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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.

We are seeking an experienced Plastics Scrub professional to join a busy operating theatre team. This role will support a range of reconstructive, cosmetic and specialist plastic surgery procedures, delivering safe, efficient and compassionate care throughout the patient journey.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, you will prepare the operating room, equipment and surgical instruments before each procedure. You will act as the scrub practitioner, anticipating the surgeon’s requirements, maintaining a sterile field and ensuring that instruments, swabs and other items are accurately counted and recorded. You will also assist with surgical safety checks, specimen handling and the safe transfer of patients to and from theatre.

The successful candidate will contribute to high standards of infection prevention, clinical governance and patient safety. Responsibilities will include checking specialist equipment, reporting faults or incidents promptly, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting the cleaning and restocking of theatre areas. You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetic colleagues, recovery staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure procedures run smoothly and efficiently.

You should be a registered nurse or operating department practitioner with relevant theatre experience and a strong background in plastics, reconstructive surgery or a related surgical speciality. Excellent knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation and theatre protocols is essential. Experience in microsurgery, skin grafting, breast surgery, hand surgery or maxillofacial procedures would be advantageous.

You will need to demonstrate sound clinical judgement, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment. A professional, flexible and collaborative approach is essential, together with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and delivering consistently high standards of care. You should also be willing to participate in training, service improvement and, where required, shift patterns covering a range of theatre operating hours.

An experienced and conscientious Plastics Scrub professional is required to support the safe and effective delivery of surgical procedures within a busy operating theatre environment. The successful candidate will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, operating department practitioners and wider clinical teams to provide high standards of patient care before, during and after surgery.

Responsibilities will include preparing operating theatres, checking equipment and ensuring all required instruments, implants, dressings and consumables are available and fit for use. You will act as the sterile scrub practitioner during a range of plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, maintaining an accurate count of instruments and swabs, and responding promptly to changing clinical requirements.

You will be expected to maintain strict aseptic technique and comply with infection prevention, health and safety, surgical safety and documentation procedures. Duties will also include assisting with the preparation and handling of specialist equipment, supporting specimen management, completing theatre records accurately, and contributing to the safe transfer and handover of patients. The role may involve assisting with procedures such as skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, burns treatment and other complex soft-tissue interventions.

Applicants should hold a relevant nursing or operating department qualification and have current professional registration where applicable. Previous experience in plastics, reconstructive surgery or a comparable surgical speciality is desirable, together with a sound understanding of perioperative practice. You must be confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team, able to prioritise effectively and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication, attention to detail and a commitment to compassionate patient care are essential. You should be willing to participate in ongoing training, maintain clinical competence and contribute to service improvement. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including occasional evenings, weekends or on-call duties, may be required.