At a Glance
- Tasks: Scrub for elective surgeries in Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and General Surgery.
- Company: Join a dedicated insourcing theatre team in Dumfries.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £300 - £350 per day for weekend shifts.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and collaborate with a skilled surgical team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by reducing patient waiting lists while working flexibly.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with scrub experience in multiple specialties.
The predicted salary is between 30332 - 37072 £ per year.
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 time
What we're looking for:
- Registered Nurse with current registration
- Proven scrub experience across Ophthalmology, 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 Dumfries employer: Sirona Medical Ltd
As a Support Worker with us, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of young people. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, alongside competitive benefits and training opportunities tailored to enhance your skills in care and support. Located in a vibrant community, our organisation fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
