Theatre Scrub Nurse - Weekday Sessions - Shrewsbury & Telford
Outpatient Network is currently seeking Theatre Scrub Nurses to work in our ENT surgery clinics in Shrewsbury & Telford.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
Outpatient Network is a clinical insourcing provider that supports NHS Trusts with reducing waiting times across an array of Medical, Surgical, and Diagnostic specialties.
Job responsibilities
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Theatre Scrub Nurse to join our ENT surgery clinic. In this role, you will provide crucial support during ENT surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and assisting the surgical team to deliver optimal patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare the operating room with appropriate instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies.
* Assist the surgical team by anticipating the surgeons' needs and passing instruments during procedures.
* Maintain strict sterile techniques to ensure patient safety and prevent infection.
* Verify patient details and adhere to safety protocols, including surgical timeouts.
* Monitor and accurately count surgical instruments, sponges, and needles before, during, and after surgery.
* Assist with post-operative room clean-up, ensuring proper sterilization of instruments.
* Document the surgical procedure, instrument counts, and any significant observations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
* Previous experience of working in ENT Surgery Clinics
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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