Scrub Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled scrub support during ophthalmic surgical procedures
• Prepare theatre, instruments, equipment and consumables for surgical lists
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team during procedures
• Support patients throughout the peri-operative and post-operative pathway
• Assist with safe patient preparation, handover and discharge processes
• Ensure surgical documentation and traceability records are completed accurately
• Follow infection prevention, decontamination and sterilisation procedures
• Maintain awareness of patient-specific requirements, including lenses or bespoke surgical items
• Work closely with consultants, surgeons and clinical colleagues to support safe and efficient theatre activity
• Report incidents, equipment issues or clinical concerns in line with policy
• Complete mandatory training and maintain professional standards in line with NMC or HCPC requirements

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Operating Department Practitioner with current HCPC registration
• Minimum of 1 year’s theatre experience
• Previous scrub experience is essential
• Experience in general surgery, ophthalmology, day surgery or outpatient theatre settings
• Good understanding of infection prevention, theatre safety and clinical governance
• Awareness of CQC standards and relevant professional guidelines
• Strong communication skills and a calm, professional approach
• Good IT and documentation skills
• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Flexibility to work bank shifts and ability to travel to other clinical sites if required