Theatre Scrub Nurse: Flexible Shifts, Learning & Wellbeing

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prompt payment

Shift choice

Flexible working

Holiday allowance

Online shift booking

24/7 support

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust seeks theatre scrub nurses for a six‑month bank post, offered through NHS Professionals. You will provide individualised nursing care in theatre from assessment through evaluation, and teach learners and staff on the ward.

The role requires scrub experience in vascular surgery and gynae, with flexible shifts. Applicants need a nursing or ODP degree, and NMC or HCPC registration, plus recent scrub experience.

Qualifications

• Nursing or ODP degree required.
• NMC or HCPC registration required.
• At least six months scrub experience in NHS/private UK hospital within past two years.
• Experience in vascular scrub and gynae, breast, obstetric or laparoscopic work.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised nursing care through assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Respond to changes in critically ill patients' condition and adjust care plans.
• Check and administer prescribed drugs including controlled drugs and IV therapies.
• Teach learners and nursing staff on the ward.
• Liaise with the multi‑professional team to ensure treatments follow policy.
• Give and receive patient handover, reporting changes immediately.
• Receive patients and relatives, keeping them informed of treatment and progress.
• Maintain accurate observation and care records.
• Assist in admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Ensure medical equipment works and report faults.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Scrub experience

Vascular scrub

Gynae experience

Education

Nursing or ODP degree

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust seeks theatre scrub nurses for a six‑month bank post, offered through NHS Professionals. You will provide individualised nursing care in theatre from assessment through evaluation, and teach learners and staff on the ward.

The role requires scrub experience in vascular surgery and gynae, with flexible shifts. Applicants need a nursing or ODP degree, and NMC or HCPC registration, plus recent scrub experience.