Major Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse – Band 6 – In Edinburgh Area

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a Major Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse (Band 6) in Edinburgh.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and set up surgical equipment to ensure a sterile and efficient environment.
• Assist in positioning, preparing, and draping patients according to surgical procedures.
• Support the surgical team by scrubbing in for surgery and anticipating the surgeon’s needs for equipment and instruments.
• Label and document medications and other items used in the operating room accurately.
• Monitor and record the patient’s respiratory and cardiovascular signs throughout the procedure.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons and the surgical team to ensure smooth and successful operations.
• Consider potential complications and develop a plan of action for any necessary lifesaving measures.
• Maintain strict hygiene standards, including washing hands and arms with surgical soap before and after procedures.

What We Offer

• Personal consultant to help find the job that best matches your skills and needs.
• Complete flexibility: work when and where it suits you best.
• Competitive, negotiable pay rates that reflect your skills and experience.
• Valuable experience in different hospital environments to broaden your expertise.
• Positions available across the UK, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.
• Allocated compliance officer to ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Referral scheme for recommending friends or colleagues.