Orthopaedic Technician & Trainee Opportunities
Core
Support the delivery of high-quality patient care throughout orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures by preparing, maintaining, and managing specialized surgical equipment, implants, and instrumentation.
Role type
Orthopaedic Technician / Orthopaedic Technician Trainee
Builds
Surgical support for orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopaedic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Orthopaedic theatre experience, knowledge of orthopaedic equipment and instrumentation, patient positioning, traction device handling, plaster application, inventory management, infection prevention protocols
Preferred skills
Healthcare qualifications (Theatre Services, CSSD, Enrolled Nursing, Anaesthetic Technology), teamwork, communication
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain orthopaedic and neurosurgical equipment, implants and instrumentation; Coordinate, receive and manage consignment stock and specialised surgical equipment; Support theatre teams during orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures; Assist with patient positioning, traction devices, plaster application and specialised operating table setup; Ensure instrumentation and prostheses are available, checked and prepared for scheduled surgery; Maintain accurate records, documentation and inventory controls
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (Trainee to Qualified)