Scrub Practitioner - Locum Contract - Glasgow

Head Medical; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative working environment

Daytime-only shifts

Opportunity to work across various specialities

Competitive locum rates

Job summary

A healthcare agency is seeking an experienced Scrub Practitioner for a 3-month locum contract in Glasgow. This position requires expertise in elective orthopaedic scrub and arthroplasty procedures. The role offers flexible working days, including potential opportunities in ophthalmology. Compensations include competitive locum rates with a daytime-only schedule. If you are passionate about high-quality perioperative care and enjoy working within a supportive team, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experienced in elective orthopaedic scrub and arthroplasty.
• Trained in ophthalmology is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including potential Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert scrub assistance for elective orthopaedic procedures.
• Prepare and maintain a safe, sterile theatre environment.
• Work closely within a multidisciplinary team for patient-centred care.
• Uphold theatre protocols and patient safety procedures.
• Uphold theatre protocols and infection-control standards.
• Provide ophthalmology scrub support if dual-skilled.

Skills

Elective orthopaedic scrub experience

Arthroplasty experience

Ophthalmology training

Job description

Scrub Practitioner – Elective Orthopaedics (Arthroplasty Essential) - Glasgow

Are you a skilled Theatre Practitioner looking for a flexible locum opportunity in a dynamic and supportive team?

We are currently seeking an experienced scrub practitioner for a 3-month locum contract, to start as soon as possible, with potential for extension. We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Elective orthopaedic scrub and arthroplasty experience is essential.
• If you are also trained in ophthalmology, this will be viewed favourably, offering additional opportunities for flexible theatre support.
• Three long days per week, or four shorter days. Potentially some Saturdays.
• Deliver expert scrub assistance for elective orthopaedic procedures, with a strong emphasis on primary and revision arthroplasty.
• Prepare and maintain a safe, sterile theatre environment, ensuring all instruments, implants, and equipment are available and set up accurately.
• Work closely within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and patient‑centred surgical care.
• Uphold theatre protocols, infection‑control standards, and patient safety procedures.
• When required (if dual‑skilled), provide scrub support within ophthalmology theatres

What we offer:

• A collaborative and professional working environment
• Daytime-only shifts – no nights or on-calls
• Opportunity to work across a range of specialities
• Competitive locum rates

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality perioperative care and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

📨 Apply now or contact us for more detail