Job Title: Scrub Nurse
Client Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Basildon University Hospital
Role: Scrub Nurse
Rates: £20.84 – £26.58 per hour
Shifts: Block Bookings and Ad-hoc shifts available
Main Duties/Responsibilities
As a Scrub Nurse, you will:
- Monitor and maintain a sterile environment for the patient during surgical procedures.
- Prepare, check, and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
- Organize and prepare the clinical area to receive patients for elective, emergency, and trauma procedures.
- Coordinate and maintain adequate stock levels of drugs, stores, and implants, liaising with the Theatre Manager and Procurement.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families, ensuring a clear understanding of the procedure.
- Prioritize care for patients undergoing surgical or anesthetic procedures.
- Contribute to the development of patient care within the operating theatres through knowledge-sharing.
Benefits
- Dedicated consultant support and advice.
- Free online CPD training courses & revalidation support.
- Framework agency with compliance assistance.
- Multiple payment options: PAYE, LTD, & Umbrella.
- Holiday pay & pension scheme.
- Uncapped referral scheme.
- Flexible working hours.
Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications
- Current NMC/HCPC registration.
- At least 1 year of post-graduate experience.
- 6 months recent UK experience within the last 3 years.