Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub (12 Months Fixed Term)
Core
Senior scrub practitioner providing skilled assistance to surgical and anaesthetic teams in orthopaedic surgery, managing specialist instrumentation and equipment.
Role type
Senior IC theatre practitioner (scrub)
Builds
Supports complex orthopaedic surgical procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopaedic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Orthopaedic scrub experience, Specialist instrumentation handling, Clinical governance knowledge, Infection control practices, Team supervision, Risk escalation
Preferred skills
SFA qualification, Leadership in team lead roles
Technologies
Power tools, Implants, Navigation systems
Responsibilities
Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment, Provide skilled assistance to surgical and anaesthetic teams, Supervise junior theatre practitioners and healthcare assistants, Coordinate surgical lists and ensure resources are in place, Identify and escalate clinical or operational risks, Liaise with consultants and recovery staff for continuity of care
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC