Role Purpose: To provide expert scrub assistance during high-volume orthopaedic surgical procedures, supporting safe, efficient theatre practice and high-quality patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
· Scrub for elective orthopaedic procedures including THR, TKR, and day-case surgery.
· Prepare instruments, implants, and consumables for a wide range of procedures.
· Support multiple consultants and lists in a high-throughput environment.
· Maintain high standards of asepsis, safety, and surgical efficiency.
· Collaborate with the surgical, anaesthetic, and recovery teams to reduce turnaround time.
· Contribute to pre- and post-op safety checks and instrument tracking.
Qualifications & Experience:
· NMC or HCPC registration.
· Minimum 2 years' experience as a scrub practitioner in orthopaedics.
Person Specification: Scrub Nurse / Practitioner
Essential:
· NMC/HCPC registration with at least 2 years scrub experience in ortho.
· Familiar with high-volume lists and orthopaedic instrumentation (THR, TKR, day-case procedures, 24 hour discharge).
· Ability to scrub across multiple consultants/lists.
· Ability to use (Hips) Corail Pinnacle, Polar, Tri lock (Knees) Attune, Triathlon, Persona.
· High attention to aseptic technique and safety standards.
Desirable:
· Experience in fast-track / enhanced recovery orthopaedics.
· Active involvement in reducing turnaround times.
Pay: Up to £325.00 per day
Work Location: In person
