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Bank Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner/Registered Nurse/ODP
The closing date is 10 June 2026
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioners to join our busy and dynamic Theatre teams.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with a passion for orthopaedic surgery to develop within a supportive and progressive peri-operative environment. We are looking for individuals who are committed to delivering safe, high-quality and compassionate patient care whilst working within a multidisciplinary theatre team.
Our theatres provide a wide range of orthopaedic procedures, including elective and trauma surgery, and you will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their peri-operative journey.
Main duties of the job
- Participate in the scrub and circulating role for orthopaedic procedures
- Deliver high standards of evidence-based peri-operative care
- Prepare and manage specialist orthopaedic instrumentation and equipment
- Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider MDT
- Advocate for patients and maintain patient dignity and safety at all times
- Support infection prevention, clinical governance and patient safety initiatives
- Contribute to teaching, mentoring and supporting learners and new staff
- Maintain accurate peri-operative documentation and comply with Trust policies and professional standards
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Current UK registration with the NMC or HCPC
- Previous scrub experience, ideally within orthopaedics
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A flexible and proactive approach to work
- A commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of patient care
Whether you are an experienced orthopaedic scrub practitioner or looking to further develop your skills within orthopaedics, we can offer ongoing support, development opportunities and a welcoming team environment.
About us
At Hampshire Hospitals, our ICARE values are at the centre of everything we do:
- Inclusive
- Accountable
- Respectful
- Encouraging
If you are passionate about peri-operative care and want to be part of a team striving for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed.
Training & Qualifications
- Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience
- Professional UK registration e.g. NMC, HCPC
- Computer Literate
- Post registration course in field of expertise
Experience & Knowledge
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile.
- Knowledge and experience of a range of approaches to the management of patients utilizing clinical reasoning.
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Understanding of Health Environment policies and legislation including Clinical, HR, E&D, Governance.
- Adherence to current statutory requirements, standards and regulations.
- Awareness of local and national agenda within the specialty.
- Experience of staff supervision
Skills & Ability
- Ability to demonstrate the required behaviour in keeping with the Trust values
- Ability to communicate written and verbal information in English, keeping legible and accurate notes
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Good communication skills to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Show evidence of being self-motivated and motivate others.
- Have a flexible approach.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to work with the multi/interdisciplinary team and set goals
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for clinical services including experience of quality issues and audit.
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and safely meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort frequently throughout the working day and to carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
- Clinical Skills appropriate to the relevant area
- Applies a good understanding of Equality & Diversity in all areas of work
- Customer Service experience i.e. dealing with complaints
Other Specific Role Requirements
- Should be willing to work flexible hours on occasion
- Full driving licence
- Access to own vehicle, which can be insured for business use
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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