Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners - Block Booking

Head Medical; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Head Medical is pleased to offer a block booking for an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner in the Central belt of Scotland. You will support waiting list patients with orthopaedic procedures and ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety in the operating theatre.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure safe execution of surgical procedures and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current registration with UKNMC or HCPC with no restrictions.
• Minimum 18 months postgraduate experience in orthopaedic scrub.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field for orthopaedic surgeries.
• Assist surgeons during procedures, anticipating needs and ensuring smooth workflow.
• Handle surgical instruments and equipment with precision and care.
• Adhere to infection control and health & safety protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Infection control

Tools

Surgical instruments knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner
Location: East Kilbride
Working Pattern: 4 days per week

Role Overview: Head Medical is delighted to have a block booking opportunity with an established client in the Central belt of Scotland. We are looking for experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners to join our team. The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting waiting list patients with orthopaedic procedures, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety in the operating theatre. You will play a crucial role inensuring safe execution of surgical procedures and work as part of a team.

Head Medical is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each candidate to feel respected. Head Medicalwelcomes applications from all sections of society from people whose skills and experience match the roles we are recruiting for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field for orthopaedic surgeries.


• Assist surgeons during procedures, anticipating needs and ensuring smooth workflow.


• Handle surgical instruments and equipment with precision and care.


• Adhere to infection control and health & safety protocols.


• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements:

• Current registration with UK Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC),with no restrictions on practice.


• A minimum of 18 months post graduate experience in orthopaedic scrub roles.


• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.