Scrub Nurse - Carlisle

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carlisle; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Enhanced maternity pay

Professional membership fee reimbursed

Free uniform

Eye tests up to £75

Continuous training and apprentices

Résumé du poste

SpaMedica is seeking a Scrub Nurse for its Carlisle cluster, supporting NHS cataract and eye surgery services. The role focuses on theatre scrub duties, preparing equipment, admitting and discharging patients on theatre days, and administering medicines under NMC guidance.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) on a six-day cycle with shifts 7:30am–5:30pm. A valid NMC PIN and 6–12 months post-registration experience are required, with DBS clearance expected.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC PIN and ongoing professional registration required.
• Experience: 6–12 months post-registration.
• Adhere to NMC guidance for medicines and records.
• DBS check required to safeguard patients.

Responsabilités

• Scrub for clinical procedures and support the consultant and team in ophthalmic care.
• Admit and discharge patients on theatre days.
• Prepare theatre areas and check equipment before activity.
• Administer medicines under NMC guidance.
• Maintain accurate patient records per guidance.
• Follow governance policies and procedures.
• Report incidents using correct procedures.
• Manage theatre equipment daily and assist with stock control.

Connaissances

Theatre scrub

Ophthalmic care

Medicine administration

Description du poste

Scrub nurse post in SpaMedica's Carlisle cluster, which covers several sites and supports its NHS cataract and eye surgery services. The work centres on theatre: scrubbing for procedures, preparing equipment, admitting and discharging patients on theatre days, and giving medicines under NMC guidance. It is full-time at 37.5 hours a week, worked as four days out of six on shifts from 7:30am to 5:30pm. A valid NMC PIN and six to twelve months' post-registration experience are needed.

What the job involves

• Scrub for clinical procedures and assist the consultant and clinical team in ophthalmic care
• Admit and discharge patients on theatre days
• Prepare theatre areas and check equipment before clinical activity
• Administer medicines in line with NMC guidance on safe handling
• Keep patient records in line with NMC record-keeping guidance
• Follow clinical governance principles and all policies and procedures
• Report accidents and incidents using the correct procedure
• Store all equipment correctly
• Manage theatre equipment on a daily basis
• Assist with stock control, keeping par levels realistic and items available
• Protect patient confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act

Registration & licences

• Valid NMC PIN

Experience

• 6 to 12 months' post-registration experience

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure for previous criminal convictions

What's offered

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Discretionary performance bonuses twice a year, plus company and personal performance bonuses
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Professional membership fee reimbursement
• Free uniform
• Free flu vaccinations and DBS checks
• Reimbursement for eye tests and glasses up to £75
• Continuous training and development, including apprenticeships