Scrub Nurse

Evolve are recruiting for an experienced Scrub Nurse to join the UK’s top rated eye hospital in providing outstanding eye health care for their patients. This is a patient-focused company who are recognised for consistently delivering excellent results andoffering treatment options for the full range of vision correction solutions. As part of this role, you will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway. You will have specific responsibility for providing skilled clinicaland technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team.

This role is based in Surrey working full time, with a variety of fantastic benefits on offer

**Ideal Requirements**
- Current NMC/HCP Registration is essential.
- Minimum 12 month Scrubbing experience in any speciality.
- Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
- General knowledge of clinical governance.
- Awareness of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct.

**Role Responsibilities**
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team, by provision or appropriate surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Take responsibility to ensure all surgical equipment is disposed of correctly including ensuring appropriate decontamination and sterilisation of reusable equipment is carried out and can be evidenced.
- Work with Consultant/Surgeon supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
- Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to pro-actively identify potential problems, with special regard for surgical instrumentation, turn around times for decontamination and sterilisation of reusable items.
- Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.
- To assist with the organisation of notes and hospital list to ensure safe and smooth running of hospital schedules.

**Role Specific Competencies**
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to build relationships internally and externally
- Computer and IT skills i.e., good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Team player
- Flexible can-do attitude

**Recruitment Process**

2/3 stage process.

Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.