Scrub Nurse - Salford

Scrub Nurse

Location: Salford Hospital, Salford
Agency: Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency
Pay Rate: £16.00 - £27.00 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Agency Work
Shifts: Days and Nights Available

Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency is currently recruiting experienced Scrub Nurses to work within the operating theatres at Salford Hospital
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Theatre Nurse with strong scrub experience to work within a busy surgical environment. The successful candidate will support the safe and effective delivery of surgical procedures, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, ODPs and the wider multidisciplinary theatre team.

• Work as a competent Scrub Nurse within the operating theatre environment.
• Prepare the theatre, equipment, instruments and sterile field prior to surgical procedures.
• Scrub for a range of surgical procedures within your area of competence.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and infection prevention and control standards.
• Assist the surgical team throughout procedures by anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
• Pass instruments, swabs, needles and other equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate counts of instruments, swabs and sharps in line with theatre protocols.
• Ensure all equipment and instruments are available, safe and fit for use.
• Complete appropriate documentation and theatre records.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, ODPs, nurses and other theatre staff.
• Support safe patient positioning and maintain patient dignity and privacy.
• Contribute to effective communication and handover throughout the patient's theatre journey.
• Follow local policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and efficient operating theatre environment.
• Escalate any concerns regarding patient safety, equipment or clinical practice appropriately.
• Support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred perioperative care.

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent and relevant experience working within an operating theatre environment.
• Proven experience working as a Scrub Nurse.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and infection prevention and control.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
• Current mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory compliance and employment checks.

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

• General surgery
• Orthopaedic surgery
• Trauma surgery
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Emergency surgery
• Major surgical procedures
• Specialist theatre environments
• NHS hospital theatre experience

• Competitive pay rates of £16.00 - £27.00 per hour
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• Flexible agency shifts.
• Opportunity to work within a busy operating theatre environment.
• Dedicated support from an experienced medical recruitment consultant.
• Fast and efficient compliance process.
• Access to ongoing NHS and healthcare opportunities.
• Professional support throughout your placement.