Theatre Practitioner-Orthopaedic Scrub

Job summary

Band 5 Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner

Kidderminster Day Surgery Theatres

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with a keen interest in Orthopaedic Scrub practice?

Kidderminster Day Surgery Theatres are looking for 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, you will:

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:

Essential;

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.

Desirable;

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 Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

• Date posted: 20 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Agenda for Change Pay Points
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9365-26-0803
• Job locations: Kidderminster Treatment Centre Theatres, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6RJ, United Kingdom

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 patients 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 patients 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 patients condition.

Ensure the theatre environment is prepared, socked 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 in line 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 youre 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 Trusts 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 their own health and safety and that of others and to cooperate with the Trust to ensure statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).