Orthopaedic Scrub Lead

Orthopaedic Scrub Lead – (Practice Educator) Kettering, Northamptonshire

Full Time | 37.5 Hours per Week

Salary:
Up to £49,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner looking to take the next step into leadership while helping develop the next generation of theatre professionals?

We're recruiting for an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Lead & (Practice Educator) to join a well-established private hospital with a busy and varied orthopaedic service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about clinical excellence, staff development and delivering outstanding patient care.

The Role As Orthopaedic Scrub Lead & (Practice Educator), you'll combine hands-on clinical practice with leadership and education, supporting the development of the theatre team while ensuring the highest standards of patient care across a wide range of orthopaedic procedures.

Working closely with the Theatre Manager and multidisciplinary team, you'll act as a clinical role model, mentor colleagues and help create a positive learning culture within the department.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the Orthopaedic Scrub team during elective surgery.

Deliver exceptional standards of patient care throughout the perioperative pathway.

Mentor, coach and support the professional development of theatre staff.

Help create a positive learning environment for newly qualified and experienced practitioners.

Promote best practice, patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Support service development and departmental initiatives.

Ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection prevention and theatre standards.

Work across a varied orthopaedic caseload including joint replacement, spinal and trauma procedures.

About the Hospital You'll be joining a respected independent hospital with modern theatre facilities and an excellent reputation for orthopaedic surgery. The hospital offers multiple ultra-clean laminar flow theatres and provides a broad range of elective orthopaedic procedures including:

Total Hip Replacements

Total Knee Replacements

Arthroscopy

Spinal Surgery

Hip Resurfacing

Complex Orthopaedic Procedures

This is a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally and deliver the highest standards of patient care.

What We're Looking For
Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).

Significant experience as an Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner.

Previous leadership, mentorship or Practice Educator experience is highly desirable.

Excellent knowledge of perioperative standards and clinical governance.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Passion for developing others and promoting best practice.

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Flexible approach to service demands.

What's on Offer
Salary up to £49,000

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy or sell annual leave

Ongoing professional development and funded training

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Apply Now If you're an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Lead & (Practice Educator), Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner, Senior Scrub Nurse, Theatre Team Leader, Orthopaedic Theatre Practitioner, Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Practice Educator looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity or call Clara on (phone number removed) for more information