Theatre Scrub Nurse

NHS Jobs; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a scrub nurse to join its operating theatres in Plymouth. You will assist surgeons, prepare and maintain sterile equipment, and ensure patient safety throughout procedures within a high-pressure surgical environment.

The role requires at least 6 months of theatre nursing experience and current NMC registration, with flexibility to work shifts as part of a dedicated NHS team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse in theatres.
• May require additional certifications and skills depending on the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team.
• Assess patient care needs and maintain agreed standards of care.
• Follow Codes of Professional Practice to deliver high quality peri-operative care.

Skills

Theatre nursing experience

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare to people across the southwest peninsula. The Trust works within a network of other hospitals to offer a range of specialist services such as kidney transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and neonatal intensive care and high-risk obstetrics. As a regional specialist Teaching Hospital, the Trust also provides comprehensive training and education for a wide range of healthcare professionals. Located in Plymouth, enjoy an amazing quality of life, with the fantastic location by the sea and the dramatic expanse of Dartmoor National Park as a backdrop. The sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound and adjacent rivers also offer the perfect location for a huge range of water-based activities from sailing, paddle boarding, wakeboarding and more.

Why might this job interest you?

Being a scrub nurse in the NHS is a specialised and vital role within surgical teams, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of procedures in operating rooms. This position involves preparing and maintaining sterile equipment, assisting surgeons during operations, and ensuring patient safety throughout surgical interventions. The flexibility in scheduling enables scrub nurses to manage their work hours effectively, contributing to a balanced lifestyle while providing essential support in high-pressure surgical environments. It's a role that requires precision, teamwork, and a dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient care, making scrub nursing both challenging and immensely rewarding.

What you can add

• To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team
• To participate in the assessment of patient care needs implementing and maintaining agreed standards of care.
• Following Codes of Professional Practice provide high quality care to patients undergoing treatment within the Peri-Operative Environment.
• The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What youll need

• Have a minimum of 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse in Theatres Registered with NMC Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.