Scrub Nurse — Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology & General Surgery
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Pay rate: £300 - £350 per day Hours: Weekends only
Contract type: Insourcing
About the role
We're looking for an experienced Scrub Nurse to join our insourcing theatre team in Dumfries, supporting elective surgical lists across Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and General Surgery. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile, multi-specialty scrub practitioner to help reduce patient waiting lists while working flexible sessional lists.
What you'll be doing
Scrubbing for elective lists across Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and General Surgery
Preparing and checking instrumentation, equipment and consumables ahead of each list
Anticipating the needs of the surgical team throughout procedures
Maintaining accurate swab, sharps and instrument counts in line with local policy
Ensuring aseptic technique and infection control standards are upheld throughout
Supporting safe patient positioning and handover between theatre and recovery
Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider theatre team to keep lists running to timeWhat we're looking for
Registered Nurse with current registration
Proven scrub experience across Ophthalmology, xgikmsk Orthopaedics and General Surgery
Sound knowledge of specialty-specific instrumentation and equipment (e.g. phaco/vitrectomy sets, power tools and implants, general surgical sets)
Strong understanding of aseptic technique, infection control and swab/instrument count procedures
Current DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Right to work in the UK
Confident working independently across mixed specialty lists...
Scrub Nurse in Dalbeattie employer: Sirona Medical Ltd
At Sirona Medical, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer for theatre professionals in Aberdeen, offering flexible nursing opportunities and competitive pay rates. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that our staff have access to ongoing professional development and a variety of assignments across different specialities. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
