Scrub Nurse

Location: Salford Hospital, Salford
Agency: Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency
Pay Rate: £16.00 – £27.00 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Agency Work
Shifts: Days and Nights Available

About the Role

Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency is currently recruiting experienced Scrub Nurses to work within the operating theatres at Salford Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Theatre Nurse with strong scrub experience to work within a busy surgical environment. The successful candidate will support the safe and effective delivery of surgical procedures, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, ODPs and the wider multidisciplinary theatre team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a competent Scrub Nurse within the operating theatre environment.
• Prepare the theatre, equipment, instruments and sterile field prior to surgical procedures.
• Scrub for a range of surgical procedures within your area of competence.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and infection prevention and control standards.
• Assist the surgical team throughout procedures by anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
• Pass instruments, swabs, needles and other equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate counts of instruments, swabs and sharps in line with theatre protocols.
• Ensure all equipment and instruments are available, safe and fit for use.
• Complete appropriate documentation and theatre records.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, ODPs, nurses and other theatre staff.
• Support safe patient positioning and maintain patient dignity and privacy.
• Contribute to effective communication and handover throughout the patient’s theatre journey.
• Follow local policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and efficient operating theatre environment.
• Escalate any concerns regarding patient safety, equipment or clinical practice appropriately.
• Support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred perioperative care.

Essential Requirements

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent and relevant experience working within an operating theatre environment.
• Proven experience working as a Scrub Nurse.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and infection prevention and control.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
• Current mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory compliance and employment checks.

Desirable Experience

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

• General surgery
• Orthopaedic surgery
• Trauma surgery
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Emergency surgery
• Major surgical procedures
• Specialist theatre environments
• NHS hospital theatre experience

Why Work with Bluestones Medical?

• Competitive pay rates of £16.00 – £27.00 per hour.
• Flexible agency shifts.
• Opportunity to work within a busy operating theatre environment.
• Dedicated support from an experienced medical recruitment consultant.
• Fast and efficient compliance process.
• Access to ongoing NHS and healthcare opportunities.
• Professional support throughout your placement.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Scrub Nurse looking for flexible agency work at Salford Hospital, Bluestones Medical would love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss available shifts and start your next theatre assignment.