Theatre Practitioner-Orthopaedic Scrub

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience

Personal Qualities

Desirable: - Leadership skills; - Self-confidence with an approachable persona

Other Job Requirements

Skills and Knowledge

Desirable: - Budget awareness; - Awareness of health & safety regarding the management of implants during surgery

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse Level 1 (currently registered with NMC or Registered ODP (currently registered with HCPC); - Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable: - Assessor Qualification; - Anaesthetic Qualification; - Relevant post-basic qualification