Oral Surgery Scrub Nurse

Location: Midlands, North and Surrounding

Availability: Weekend and Weekday Sessions

Rates: Competitive

Are you a Oral Surgery Scrub Nurse with experience in post-anaesthetic or perioperative care, looking for additional weekend work? Here at 18 Week Support, we have an exciting opportunity to support a well-established NHS Trust in the Midlands region within a busy Oral Surgery service.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced theatre and recovery teams in a well-supported, patient-focused environment while benefiting from flexible additional sessions.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare the operating/surgical room and ensure all necessary instruments, equipment, and materials are available.
• Prepare and maintain the sterile field throughout oral surgery procedures.
• Anticipate the surgeon's requirements and pass instruments, sutures, and other surgical materials efficiently.
• Assist with procedures such as surgical tooth extractions, impacted teeth removal, biopsies, implant-related surgery, and other oral surgical procedures, depending on the service.
• Carry out instrument and swab counts in accordance with local trust policy.
• Check and prepare surgical instruments and equipment before procedures.
• Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards.
• Assist with specimen handling, labelling, and documentation where required.
• Work closely with the surgeon, anaesthetic/recovery staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Respond appropriately to changes or complications during surgery and escalate concerns promptly.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and comply with relevant NHS/private healthcare policies and procedures.
• Assist with cleaning, decontamination, and safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, safety, and confidentiality at all times.