THEATRE SCRUB NURSE Cardiac Surgery in London

THEATRE PRACTITIONER: Cardiac Surgery

250-bedded London hospital, highly regarded for outstanding Cardiac services, is looking to recruit and experienced Scrub nurse, skilled in Cardiac procedures.
This hospital is committed to ensuring that all staff have the tools and knowledge to deliver excellent customer service to their patients, and as a result have a highly robust and comprehensive professional development programme open to staff members

JOB PROFILE
Working as a Scrub nurse on one of the 3 dedicated Cardiac Operating Theatres.
Duties to include (but not limited to)
* Skin preparation prior to surgery.
* Draping.
* Assisting with patients' positioning.
* Assisting surgeon with all required aspects of the surgical
procedure.
* Use and maintenance of specialised surgical equipment
relevant to cardiac surgery.
* Handling instruments.
* Male/female catheterization.
* Cutting of sutures and ties.
* Assisting with haemostasis in order to secure and maintain a
clear operating field.
* Use of suction and electrocautery.
* Assistance with wound closure and application of dressing.
Transfer of patient to post anaesthetic care unit


JOB REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will have:
* Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience working as a scrub nurse in the operating theatre.
* At least 1 year post graduate experience working as a scrub nurse in the cardiac specialty
* Ability to communicate fluently in English (speaking, listening and writing)
* Hold current NMC registration, or eligibility to obtain NMC registration

SALARY & BENEFITS

£28,000-32,000 per year depending on experience.
Accommodation available in most cases, for new employees who are relocating.
Pension scheme
Private health cover
Various lifestyle benefits such as retail discounts and offers.
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This position, THEATRE SCRUB NURSE Cardiac Surgery in London, was posted on March 21, 2011. The job is located in London. Since this job has been published, it has been viewed 22 times.