Orthopaedic or Spinal Scrub Nurse/ODP

About the role

Join Ramsay Health Care’s theatre department in Andover as an Orthopaedic or Spinal Scrub Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner. You will work in state‑of‑the‑art operating theatres, supporting orthopaedic and spinal procedures and contributing to high‑quality patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scrub assistance for orthopaedic surgeries such as hip and knee arthroplasty and ACL reconstruction.
• Assist in spinal procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and proper instrument handling.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre staff to maintain patient safety.
• Prepare and manage surgical equipment and consumables before and during operations.
• Document procedures and maintain compliance with NHS and hospital protocols.

Required profile

• Current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Proven surgical scrub experience in orthopaedics (hip, knee, ACL).
• Desirable: Surgical First Assist (SFA) qualification.
• Desirable: Experience in spinal scrub or anaesthetic assistance.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible, positive attitude with a warm, empathetic character.

Required skills

• NMC/HCPC registration
• Orthopaedic surgical scrub techniques
• Hip arthroplasty instrumentation
• Knee arthroplasty instrumentation
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) procedure support
• Spinal surgery scrub procedures (desirable)
• Anaesthetic assistance (desirable)

What we offer

• Private medical cover with optional family add‑on
• Discounted dental insurance
• Life assurance (3× base salary)
• Private pension with up to 5 % employer matching
• Employee assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/sell option
• Flexible shift patterns and family‑friendly policies
• Access to Ramsay Academy for training, SFA qualification and career development
• Free on‑site parking and subsidised staff restaurant where available