Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner | Day Surgery Theatre Expert

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Nhs Trust; Blakebrook; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner (RN/ODP) to join the Day Surgery Theatres team in Kidderminster. You will develop scrub skills in a busy elective orthopaedic and ambulatory trauma setting, delivering high-quality peri-operative care for a range of surgeries including Hand Surgery.

The role supports safe patient care, learning, and professional development within a positive team culture across three sites.

Qualifications

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or Registered Nurse (NMC).
• Effective communicator with strong teamwork skills.
• Committed to continuous professional development.
• Able to work in the scrub practitioner role within a dynamic theatre environment.
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care throughout the patient journey.
• Work as a skilled member of the scrub team for elective orthopaedic and ambulatory trauma procedures.
• Prepare and maintain the sterile field, instruments, consumables and equipment required for surgery.
• Support the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and efficient list management.
• Maintain the highest standards of infection prevention and patient safety.
• Advocate for patients by upholding their dignity and ensuring respectful, person-centred care at all times.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
• Support the learning and development of students, apprentices and new members of staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Continuous professional development

Scrub practitioner role

Patient-centred care

Education

HCPC or NMC registration

Job description

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner (RN/ODP) to join the Day Surgery Theatres team in Kidderminster. You will develop scrub skills in a busy elective orthopaedic and ambulatory trauma setting, delivering high-quality peri-operative care for a range of surgeries including Hand Surgery.

The role supports safe patient care, learning, and professional development within a positive team culture across three sites.