# Senior Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse/ODP > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-orthopaedic-scrub-nurseodp/7194e25a-556b-45a6-99cb-e1563a5e517c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-orthopaedic-scrub-nurseodp/7194e25a-556b-45a6-99cb-e1563a5e517c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Operating department practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Plus HCA - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts: 8am - 6pm; Monday to Sunday) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T12:31:06.850Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Lewisham_Greenwich_NHS_Trust/Operating_Theatre/Operating_Theatre-v7978673 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7978673?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Lewisham Greenwich NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Our orthopaedic team is at the forefront of innovative surgical techniques and comprehensive patient management. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse/ODP to join our dynamic team. The core purpose of this role is to primarily work within Orthopaedics however at times due to the demand of the service, we will require you to work in a variety of specialities. As an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse/ODP, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the patients within the operating theatre. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and support throughout the perioperative environment. You will also support the planning and preparation of the environment which will involve communicating with the wider service team. The post holder may be required to work at any of the Trust’s sites in line with the service needs. ### Main duties of the job Lead the operating list assigned from start to competition, escalating any concerns in a timely manner to the floor-coordinator Prepare the operating room for a range of cases, ensuring all necessary instruments, equipment and staff are available for the day ahead. Scrub and circulate for a variety of minor to complex procedures within your NMC/HCPC scope of practice this will include elective, trauma and emergency procedures. Communicate effectively with the surgical team and the wider multi-disciplinary team. Support with post-operative care as required and Ensure accurate documentation  is recorded and handed over Participate in training and mentoring of new staff and students as required. Organise the specialistic equipment required for the procedures ahead of time and communicate this with the relevant internal and external parties Complete clinical audits to provide compliance of the perioperative environment ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities As a member of the team, participates in establishing a positive working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care delivery Personally deliver a high standard of care to patients and participate in assessing, planning and evaluation of individualised patient care Act as team leader where required and clinical role model at all times. Ensure that all patients are cared for in a safe environment and maintains the safety and well-being of patients, staff and visitors in line with Health and Safety guidelines Personally acts within and ensures adherence to all Trust and Departmental policies and procedures Participates in the care, custody and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust and local policy Assist the Theatre and Recovery Co-ordinator in providing advice, guidance, support and professional leadership for all clinical staff in the theatre department. Assist in developing the department philosophy and framework of care in line with unit/organisational and beliefs/values Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service. Ensure workload of colleagues does not jeopardise safe standards of practice and initiate action if necessary. Participate in the daily checking and maintenance of essential equipment Transports/manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to HCPC/NMC statutory and Trust polices. Ensures all aspects of clinical care including interventions and investigations are performed, assessed and reported upon in a timely fashion and in a manner consistent with legislation, policy and procedures. Liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that care is assessed, planned, delivered and evaluated within a multi-professional framework, in the interests of the patient, and that care is communicated to all team members. . ## Job Details Lewisham Greenwich NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Our orthopaedic team is at the forefront of innovative surgical techniques and comprehensive patient management. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse/ODP to join our dynamic team. The core purpose of this role is to primarily work within Orthopaedics however at times due to the demand of the service, we will require you to work in a variety of specialities. As an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse/ODP, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the patients within the operating theatre. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and support throughout the perioperative environment. You will also support the planning and preparation of the environment which will involve communicating with the wider service team. The post holder may be required to work at any of the Trust’s sites in line with the service needs. ## Job Description Lead the operating list assigned from start to competition, escalating any concerns in a timely manner to the floor-coordinator Prepare the operating room for a range of cases, ensuring all necessary instruments, equipment and staff are available for the day ahead. Scrub and circulate for a variety of minor to complex procedures within your NMC/HCPC scope of practice this will include elective, trauma and emergency procedures. Communicate effectively with the surgical team and the wider multi-disciplinary team. Support with post-operative care as required and Ensure accurate documentation is recorded and handed over Participate in training and mentoring of new staff and students as required. Organise the specialistic equipment required for the procedures ahead of time and communicate this with the relevant internal and external parties Complete clinical audits to provide compliance of the perioperative environment ## Responsibilities As a member of the team, participates in establishing a positive working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care delivery Personally deliver a high standard of care to patients and participate in assessing, planning and evaluation of individualised patient care Act as team leader where required and clinical role model at all times. Ensure that all patients are cared for in a safe environment and maintains the safety and well-being of patients, staff and visitors in line with Health and Safety guidelines Personally acts within and ensures adherence to all Trust and Departmental policies and procedures Participates in the care, custody and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust and local policy Assist the Theatre and Recovery Co-ordinator in providing advice, guidance, support and professional leadership for all clinical staff in the theatre department. Assist in developing the department philosophy and framework of care in line with unit/organisational and beliefs/values Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service. Ensure workload of colleagues does not jeopardise safe standards of practice and initiate action if necessary. Participate in the daily checking and maintenance of essential equipment Transports/manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to HCPC/NMC statutory and Trust polices. Ensures all aspects of clinical care including interventions and investigations are performed, assessed and reported upon in a timely fashion and in a manner consistent with legislation, policy and procedures. Liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that care is assessed, planned, delivered and evaluated within a multi-professional framework, in the interests of the patient, and that care is communicated to all team members. . ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills - Leadership skills - Ability to plan, problem solve and prioritise **Desirable** - Experience of audit and research based practice - Ability to influence and negotiate with others ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum 2 years’ experience working in theatres at Band 5 level **Desirable** - Experience working at Band 6 level ### Qualifications **Essential** - Qualified ODP with HCPC registration or Qualified Nurse with NMC registration - Mentorship course or willingness to undertake training within three months of appointment **Desirable** - Degree level qualification ### personal Qualities **Essential** - Reliable and flexible - Enthusiastic and self-motivated - Able to work full 24/7 shift patterns (days, nights and weekends) according to service needs **Desirable** - Ability to motivate team to drive productivity ## Documents - [working at lgt (pdf, 4.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2533) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 467.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10261160) - [candidate guidance on the use of ai (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2978) - [visa and certificate of sponsorship information for applicants (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2936) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.