Theatre Practitioner-Orthopaedic Scrub

The Wyre Forest Health Partnership; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner (RN/ODP) to join the Kidderminster Day Surgery Theatres. You will deliver peri‑operative care, scrub for elective orthopaedic and ambulatory trauma procedures, and support the multidisciplinary team.

We value high standards of infection control, patient safety and education. The role includes mentoring students and contributing to quality improvement across Trust sites.

Qualifications

• Registered professional with NMC/HCPC registration.
• Orthopaedic scrub experience.
• Ability to work in a dynamic theatre environment.
• Experience supervising learners or students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate peri-operative care.
• Work as a scrub team member for elective orthopaedic and ambulatory trauma procedures.
• Prepare and maintain sterile field, instruments and equipment.

Skills

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)

Orthopaedic scrub experience

Effective communication

Teamwork

Commitment to CPD

Education

NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered ODP

Job description

Go back Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Theatre Practitioner-Orthopaedic Scrub

The closing date is 03 November 2026

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse orOperating Department Practitioner with a keen interest in Orthopaedic Scrubpractice?

Kidderminster Day Surgery Theatres are lookingfor an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner (RN/ODP)to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your scrub skills within a busy elective orthopaedic and ambulatory trauma environment, delivering outstanding peri-operative care to patients undergoing a wide range of surgeries including a dedicated Hand Surgery Service.

Our modern Day Surgery Theatres are committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care while fostering a positive learning culture where staff are supported to develop professionally and reach their full potential.

Main duties of the job

As an Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner, youwill:

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.

We would love to hear from you if you are:

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.

Previous orthopaedic scrub experience.

Knowledge of orthopaedic day surgery pathways.

Experience supporting learners or supervising students.

Participation in quality improvement, audit or governance activities.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in SupportingInformation section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care throughout the peri-operative journey, particularly in the scrub role.

Support the scrub team, ensuring safe and effective theatre care.

Act as the patient's advocate, prioritising their needs and well‑being throughout the peri-operative journey.

Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Work closely with the Theatre Coordinator and the team leaders to ensure the smooth running of the theatre department.

Maintain patient safety by ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control practices.

To provide supervision and support to all staff and students.

Deliver safe, compassionate, and high‑quality care that is tailored to each patient's individual needs.

The role may require working across all Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust sites.

Scrub Specific Duties:

Assist the scrub team to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care during surgery.

Ensure surgical instrument management, aseptic techniques, and theatre setup, is delivered safely and in line with best practice.

Prepare, use and maintain scrub equipment and consumables to ensure safety and compliance.

Assist in managing surgical complications, ensuring a timely response to any changes in the patient's condition.

Ensure the theatre environment is prepared, stocked and equipped to handle elective and emergency procedures.

Monitor and review surgical procedures and patient progress, ensuring safe handover to recovery teams.

Maintain accurate scrub and theatre records inline with legal and Trust policies.

Management:

To deputise in the absence of team leaders in managing staff within the team, ensuring high standards of performance and teamwork.

Ensure that all safety measures are in place. Report all accidents, incidents, and near misses to the theatre coordinator or senior team leader.

Contribute to risk management by identifying and mitigating risks within the department.

Foster a supportive, team-focused culture that encourages learning, development, and continuous quality improvement.

Promote a culture of safety and learning, encouraging a no‑blame approach.

Ensure equipment is used safely and is maintained to a high standard.

Ensure the health and safety of all staff, patients and visitors.

Education and Training:

Work closely with the recruitment and development team ensure you professional development is maintained.

Act as a student assessor, supporting students throughout their clinical placements and evaluating their clinical progress.

Supervise, mentor, and support new staff and students in scrub practices and theatre techniques.

Ensure you are up to date with the latest practices, guidelines, and equipment.

Provide feedback from in‑house and external training courses to share knowledge on emerging techniques.

Participate in the delivery of in‑house training including medical devices and link roles.

Encourage a culture of continuous professional development by supporting staff participation in competency assessments and reflective practice.

To be responsible for attending training sessions for the safe use of medical devices and to ensure all equipment is safely maintained in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

Professional:

Keep up to date with current clinical practices, trust policies and developments in equipment and technology.

Always maintain a professional attitude, serving as a role model to staff and adhering to best practice.

Be aware of personal and professional development needs and attend mandatory training.

Promote effective communication within the multidisciplinary team.

Always ensure compliance with infection prevention and control practices.

General Duties:

Participate in the on‑call rota or out‑of‑hours duties as required for emergency surgery and respond effectively to critical incidents.

Adhere to the Trust's IT policies regarding email and internet usage, maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards.

Ensure all Trust standards are maintained with active participation in audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.

Every employee has a duty to take care of the own health and safety and that of others and to cooperate with the Trust to ensure statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous experience of working in the theatre environment in a training or support worker role or other relatable clinical environment (i.e. endoscopy, HDU)
• Competent to scrub / assist anaesthetist / recover wide range of elective and emergency patients
• Experience of clinical supervision

Personal Qualities

• Ability to identify personal development needs
• Ability to adapt to new situations
• Ability to self‑direct and also work with a team
• Effective communication skills written and verbal
• Self-awareness in assessing own knowledge, competence and boundaries
• Self‑confidence with an approachable persona

Other Job Requirements

• Enhanced disclosure clearance
• Excellent attendance and time keeping
• Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required
• Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on‑call as necessary
• To deputise for the team leader as necessary

Skills and Knowledge

• Awareness of current peri‑operative practice
• Reporting incidents using datix or similar reporting system
• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology knowledge relevant to role
• Good verbal, literacy and communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible patient records
• Computer literate (use of IT software packages e.g. Word, Email)
• Clinical Governance
• Understanding of manual handling practices and policies
• Awareness of Health and Safety
• Awareness of health & safety regarding the management of implants during surgery

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Level 1 (currently registered with NMC or Registered ODP (currently registered with HCPC)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Assessor Qualification
• Anaesthetic Qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearAgenda for Change Pay Points