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🌟 Scrub Practitioner – Elective Orthopaedics (Arthroplasty Essential) - Glasgow    

Are you a skilled Theatre Practitioner looking for a flexible locum opportunity in a dynamic and supportive team?

We are currently seeking an experienced scrub practitioner for a 3-month locum contract, to start as soon as possible, with potential for extension. We’re looking for individuals who are:

  • Elective orthopaedic scrub and arthroplasty experience is essential.
  • If you are also trained in ophthalmology, this will be viewed favourably, offering additional opportunities for flexible theatre support.
  • Available to work daytime hours across 7 days (no night shifts or on-call duties)
  • Deliver expert scrub assistance for elective orthopaedic procedures, with a strong emphasis on primary and revision arthroplasty.
  • Prepare and maintain a safe, sterile theatre environment, ensuring all instruments, implants, and equipment are available and set up accurately.
  • Work closely within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and patient‑centred surgical care.
  • Uphold theatre protocols, infection‑control standards, and patient safety procedures.
  • When required (if dual‑skilled), provide scrub support within ophthalmology theatres

What we offer:

  • A collaborative and professional working environment
  • Daytime-only shifts – no nights or on-calls
  • Opportunity to work across a range of specialities
  • Competitive locum rates

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality perioperative care and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

📨 Apply now or contact us for more detail

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Kelly today.

kelly@headmedical.com / +44 (0)131 240 5260

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