Orthopaedic Scrub Lead

Healthcare & Clinical

Cambridge

£45,000 - £50,000

Lead Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse | Permanent | £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus | Cambridgeshire

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About Welbeck Health Partners:

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Castlefield is proud to be working exclusively with Welbeck Health Partners, one of the UK’s most progressive private hospital groups, on the next phase of their growth plans.

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Welbeck Health Partners is redefining private healthcare in the UK through consultant‑led, day‑case specialist centres designed around exceptional patient experience. With leading consultants across multiple specialist services, Welbeck delivers world‑class diagnostics, minimally invasive treatments, and seamless care pathways.

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The Role:

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We are looking to source a qualified Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse for their brand-new hospital site in Cambridge.

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The hospital will provide a range of surgical procedures from their three brand new Theatre Suites. The post holder will deliver high‑level clinical practice while leading, mentoring, and developing the surgical scrub team, supporting the Theatre Manager in day‑to‑day operational oversight. They will act as an effective autonomous decision‑maker, managing complex theatre flow, responding to clinical incidents and staffing pressures.

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Duties will include:

Provide expert scrub support across all surgical specialities, acting as lead practitioner and ensuring safe, efficient intraoperative practice
Provide specialist clinical leadership for arthroplasty services, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of joint replacement procedures and maintaining high standards of scrub practice across the speciality
Oversee arthroplasty equipment governance, including implant system readiness, instrument optimisation, and coordination of supplier‑led updates and training to support continual service improvement
Coordinate specialist equipment, instruments, implants, and consumables for planned procedures; liaise with surgeons and suppliers to maintain readiness and quality
Uphold aseptic standards, complete all surgical safety checks, and ensure accurate intraoperative documentation and safe handover to recovery
Lead, supervise, and develop the scrub team; support rostering, induction, competency development, and deputise for the Theatre Manager when required
Oversee equipment maintenance, stock control, and planned preventative servicing; ensure economical, safe use of resources
Contribute to governance, audit completion, incident review, and continuous quality improvement within the theatre service

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The Person:

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The successful Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse:

NMC‑registered Nurse or HCPC‑registered ODP with a Diploma/BSc in Adult Nursing or Operating Department Practice
Significant post‑registration scrub experience across multiple surgical specialities, with demonstrable competence in nominated specialisms
Evidence strong clinical leadership capability, with experience supervising, mentoring, and developing junior theatre staff
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of surgical anatomy, instrumentation, aseptic technique, and WHO Surgical Safety Checklist standards
Have a proven ability to manage complex theatre flow, make autonomous decisions, and respond confidently to clinical incidents and unexpected events

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Benefits:

27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Professional registration covered
Enhanced pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Car salary sacrifice (post probation)
Store discounts/savings
Corporate Eyecare
Progression and CPD

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How to Apply:

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All interest, queries or applications for the Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse at Welbeck Cambridge, will be handled exclusively via Castlefield. To apply for this role, please submit your CV via the apply button. For more information or to speak to the Project Lead Stephen Warne, use the below contact information:

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M: 07570 721 519 | T: 0161 938 7234

stephen.warne@castlefieldrecruitment.com

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