Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners - Block Booking

Head Medical; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is looking for experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners in East Kilbride. The role involves preparing and maintaining sterile fields, assisting during surgeries, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Candidates must have current registration with the UK NMC or HCPC and a minimum of 18 months experience in orthopaedic scrub roles. The position offers a working pattern of 4 days per week and emphasizes teamwork and effective collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months postgraduate experience in orthopaedic scrub roles.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field for orthopaedic surgeries.
• Assist surgeons during procedures, ensuring smooth workflow.
• Adhere to infection control and health & safety protocols.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Strong knowledge of surgical instruments

Education

Current registration with UK NMC or HCPC

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.

How to Apply

If you or anyone you know is interested in this position, please submit your CV or call me on 0131 240 5260.