Major Ortho Scrub Nurse

Tridenthealth; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare agency is seeking an experienced Scrub Nurse (RGN) Band 5/6 to support surgeries in a network of private hospitals. You will prepare operating theatres, run lists, and assist in patient care. Orthopaedic scrub experience is crucial. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible shifts, and a supportive work environment. Suitable for proactive candidates with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Free compliance registration

High and competitive rates of pay

Weekly pay

Pension options

Refer a friend scheme

Ongoing work consultancy

Qualifications

• RGN Band 5/6.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills required.
• Experience in major orthopaedic cases essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating theatre room for surgery.
• Run a theatre list without supervision.
• Assess patients' health and well-being.
• Responsible for patient care and theatre running.
• Develop knowledge and skills of self and others.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisation skills

Proactive attitude

Orthopaedic scrub experience

Education

NMC or HCPC registered

Job description

Overview

Trident Healthcare Solutions are a fast-growing agency supplying temporary workers into various positions. We take great pride in the service we give to both our members and our clients. Our client operates a network of 38 private hospitals and ten clinics across the UK. You will be working for the second largest provider of private healthcare in the United Kingdom.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare the operating theatre room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.
• Run a theatre list without supervision and supervise/mentor junior staff (subject to experience).
• Assessing patients health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
• You will be responsible for patient care, setting up for cases and assisting in the day to day running of theatres.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.

Who we are looking for

• Scrub Nurse (RGN) Band 5/6 who is NMC or HCPC registered.
• Proactive and enthusiastic with excellent communication and organisation skills; orthopaedic scrub experience in major orthopaedic cases is essential.

Shift pattern

There are plentiful shifts to suit your needs. Monday to Sunday, 7 days a week, including day shifts (08:30-20:00) and night shifts (20:00-08:30). With a high volume of shifts available, we are able to match as per your desired rota.

Salary

Between £40.00 – £44.00 per hour during weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Benefits

• Free and efficient compliance registration process
• High and competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• Pension Options
• Refer a friend scheme
• Ongoing work consultancy