A fantastic opportunity has arisen which would be suited to a highly motivated, innovative and forward-thinking individual to join the team as a Senior Scrub Nurse.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of yourself and others.
• Promote evidence based on best practice.
• Ensure strict adhesion to legislation, policies and procedures.
• Respect the patient’s dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Monitor the patient’s condition throughout the procedure, taking appropriate action to manage any arising complications through contingency planning.
• Communicate effectively with all other members of multi-disciplinary team involved in the care of the patient.
• Monitor, order, receive and check stock items including consumables, equipment and drugs.
• Complete all written documentation in a timely manner and to an acceptable level.
• Lead and mentor the scrub team and theatre staff more widely
• Promote and ensure an environment conducive to the continuing prevention and control of infection for all staff, patients and visitors.
• Ensure any accidents or complaints are fully documented and that the appropriate manager is informed.
• Drive improvement in practice and policy when changes have arisen resulting from an audit, complaint or newly issued guidance.

For more information, contact Ronak Jain on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on ronak@permanenthire.co.uk