Major Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner - East Midlands

Synergymedicalrec; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Private Hospital is actively seeking experienced Major Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners to join the Theatres department. The role involves supporting surgeons through major orthopaedic procedures, preparing the operating theatre, and maintaining sterile technique to ensure patient safety.

Applicants should hold a Theatre/Scrub qualification with UK theatre experience, and current NMC or HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• Valid Theatre/Scrub qualification from UK.
• Previous UK theatre experience required.
• Recent major orthopaedic scrub experience.
• Experience assisting with major orthopaedic procedures.
• Knowledge of orthopaedic instruments and equipment.
• Strong sterile techniques and infection prevention
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary theatre team
• Current NMC or HCPC registration, as applicable
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating theatre and instruments for major orthopaedic procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and assist during surgery.
• Ensure infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Support surgeons and collaborate with the theatre team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Education

Theatre/Scrub qualification

Job description

Major Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner

East Midlands | Private Hospital | Theatres

Job Description

We are currently recruiting experienced Major Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners to work within the Theatres department of a well-established private hospital in East Midlands.

The successful candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team, supporting surgeons throughout major orthopaedic procedures and ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality patient care. Responsibilities will include preparing the operating theatre, checking and preparing surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining the sterile field, assisting during surgical procedures and ensuring compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards.

We are looking for professional, reliable and experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners who are confident working in a busy theatre environment and have strong experience in major orthopaedic procedures.

Requirements

• Relevant Theatre/Scrub qualification

• Previous UK Theatre experience required

• Recent Major Orthopaedic Scrub experience required

• Experience assisting with major orthopaedic procedures

• Good knowledge of orthopaedic surgical instruments and equipment

• Strong knowledge of sterile techniques and infection prevention

• Excellent clinical and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary Theatre team

• Current NMC or HCPC registration, as applicable

• Right to work in the UK

Shifts Available

We offer flexible shift options to suit your availability:

• Long Days (LD)

• Night Shifts