Theatre Scrub Nurse - Weekday Sessions - Shrewsbury & Telford
Outpatient Network, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Theatre Scrub Nurse - Weekday Sessions - Shrewsbury & Telford
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Outpatient Network, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 14 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 7ca8b7e96d0841d1b34cb05f4bc4e03c
Full Job Description
- Preparation of the Operating Room: Ensure that the theatre is sterile and set up with the appropriate surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies, tailored to the specific ENT procedure.
- Assisting the Surgical Team: Work closely with the surgeon, anticipating their needs during the operation by passing instruments, sutures, and other supplies in a timely and efficient manner.
- Maintaining Sterility: Uphold strict sterile techniques and practices to prevent contamination and infection, ensuring a sterile environment throughout the surgery.
- Patient Care and Safety: Verify patient details, positioning, and surgical sites prior to the procedure, ensuring that safety checks and protocols are adhered to, including surgical timeouts.
- Instrument Management: Keep an accurate count of surgical instruments, sponges, and needles before, during, and after the procedure to ensure none are retained in the surgical site.
- Post-Operative Duties: Assist in the cleaning and restocking of the operating room after surgery, and ensure that instruments are decontaminated and prepared for sterilization.
- Collaboration with the Surgical Team: Work in coordination with surgeons, anesthetists, and other theatre staff to ensure efficient workflow and patient safety during the procedure.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of the surgical procedure, including instrument counts and any incidents or observations made during surgery.
Outpatient Network is a clinical insourcing provider that supports NHS Trusts with reducing waiting times across an array of Medical, Surgical and Diagnostic specialties.