Oral surgery scrub nurse post supplied by 18 Week Support to a busy oral surgery service at an NHS trust, for six months. The work centres on preparing theatre, maintaining the sterile field and passing instruments and sutures while the surgeon operates, plus instrument counts and specimen handling. It is additional work on a weekday and weekend session pattern, 8am to 6pm, working alongside theatre and recovery teams. Registered nurses need a current NMC registration and recent surgical experience to be considered.
What the job involves
- Prepare the operating room and ensure instruments, equipment and materials are ready before procedures
- Prepare and maintain the sterile field throughout oral surgery procedures
- Anticipate the surgeon's needs and pass instruments, sutures and other materials
- Assist with oral surgical procedures such as extractions, impacted tooth removal, biopsies and implant surgery
- Carry out instrument and swab counts in line with local trust policy
- Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards
- Handle, label and document specimens where required
- Work with the surgeon, anaesthetic and recovery staff and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Respond to changes or complications during surgery and escalat[e] concerns promptly
- Keep accurate clinical documentation and follow NHS or private healthcare policies
- Clean, decontaminate and dispose of clinical waste and sharps safely
- Protect patient dignity, privacy, safety and confidentiality at all times
Qualifications
- Registered nurse
Registration & licences
- Valid NMC registration
Experience
- At least 6 months' current experience in a surgical setting within the last 12 months
- Proven NHS experience
Nice to have
- Experience working within surgical wards or theatre environments
What’s offered
- Flexible additional sessions
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Oral Surgery Scrub Nurse employer: 18 Week Support Limited
At 18 Week Support, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering Theatre HCAs the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive NHS Trust environment in the West Midlands. Our flexible weekend opportunities allow you to balance your commitments while enjoying competitive pay and the chance to collaborate with experienced theatre teams dedicated to high standards of patient care. Join us to enhance your skills in a specialist Urology theatre setting, where your contributions truly matter.
