Theatre Scrub Nurse - Orthopaedics

Location London
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Khadeejah Khalid

Contact email: k.khalid@t2healthcare.com
Job ref: BCKK05
Published: over 1 year ago

Want a role that ticks all the boxes? We got the perfect role for you!

Our client in London is looking for theatre scrub nurse - orthopaedics to join their amazing team!

Your role as a Scrub Nurse/ Theatre Practitioner (Orthopaedics) is to ensure that we provide the best quality service in a pleasant environment for both staff and patients whilst ensuring that a high quality, cost-effective service is delivered to patients and consultant users. You’ll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, being flexible and supporting with shared tasks. 

What you’ll do:

  • Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.

  • Provide immediate post-operative care.

  • Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety.

  • Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager.

  • Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity.

  • Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate peri-operative patient care.

  • Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery.

  • Participate in the delegation and supervision of junior grades, unqualified and less experienced staff.

What you’ll bring:

  • NMC Registered Nurse (Adult and/or Children).

  • Alternatively, HCPC registered with a Diploma or Degree in  Health Care Studies / ODP Level 3 NVQ / ODA 752.

  • Previous perioperative experience.

  • It would be desirable to have experience in Da Vinci Robotic and liver procedures.