Position Overview & Specifications

We are recruiting for an experienced Scrub Nurse to join a Luxury Private Hospital in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea. The Operating Theatre Department covers the following specialties: Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmic, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology. You will be working with top surgeons who carry out simple to more complex surgeries.

Hours: Monday-Friday (occasional rare Saturday)

Scrub Nurse Duties:

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.
Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff to ensure a welcoming environment.
Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in Anaesthetics and surgery.
Provide assistance in clinical/ operative procedures, both Anaesthetics and surgery.
Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety.
Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate peri-operative patient care.
Participate in the delegation and supervision of junior grades, unqualified and less experienced staff.

Ideal Candidate:

Registered Nurse / Theatre Nurse (NMC PIN Or HCPC Registration)
Previous perioperative experience in all around specialties would be beneficial, Gynaecology, Urology, General, Plastics or Kidney Transplant.
Ability to deliver high standards of care.

Benefits:

£5,000 relocation Bonus
£3k Joining Bonus
Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship provided
Payment of professional registration fees.
25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell.
Pension and life insurance.
Season ticket loan or cycle2work.
Annual performance-based bonus.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £34,703.00-£41,643.00 per year

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