Scrub Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Innovation

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Training programmes

Innovation opportunities

NHS Pension

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Scrub Theatre Practitioner to join the Nightingale Hospital Exeter’s orthopaedic hub. You will work within SWAOC, supporting short-stay elective procedures as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The post emphasizes patient-centred care and ongoing professional development. Applicants should be qualified theatre practitioners (ODP or RN with scrub experience).

Qualifications

• Qualified Theatre Practitioner (ODP or RN with scrub theatre experience)
• Experience in orthopaedic scrubbing and theatre safety procedures
• Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Scrub during elective orthopaedic procedures in a fast-paced theatre setting
• Maintain sterile technique and support the surgical team
• Assist with patient positioning, instrumentation, and intraoperative care

Skills

Scrub theatre experience

ODP background

Registered nurse

Education

ODP qualification

NHS Registered Nurse

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Scrub Theatre Practitioner to join the Nightingale Hospital Exeter’s orthopaedic hub. You will work within SWAOC, supporting short-stay elective procedures as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The post emphasizes patient-centred care and ongoing professional development. Applicants should be qualified theatre practitioners (ODP or RN with scrub experience).