Scrub Nurse Vascular

Job Title: Scrub Nurse - Vascular

Company: London Bridge Healthcare a part of Richmond Pharmacology

Location: London Bridge (On-site)

Term: Permanent

Salary:Competitive

Website: Bridge Healthcare is part of Richmond Pharmacology and is a new state of the art private medical clinic based near London Bridge station. Our team specialise in a variety of medical services including Varicose Vein Treatment Radiofrequency Ablation Coronary Health Checks Gynaecology Dermatology and hand and wrist pain.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Scrub Nurse - Vascular to support consultant-led minor surgical procedures which are performed under local anaesthetic. These procedures include varicose vein treatments such as endo-venous laser ablation (EVLA) radiofrequency ablation as well as a range of minor urology and dermatology procedures. The post holder will provide high standards of perioperative care across the patient pathway (pre-operative assessment and preparation intra-operative scrub/scout support and post-operative recovery and discharge) while ensuring safe practice excellent infection prevention and control effective stock and equipment management and compliance with relevant clinical governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe effective perioperative nursing care in a minor operating theatre in line with the NMC Code AfPP protocols CQC regulations local policies and evidence-based practice.
• Undertake the scrub role for planned procedures (including EVLA for varicose veins and a range of minor urology and dermatology procedures) maintaining aseptic technique and an organised sterile field throughout.
• Undertake the circulating (scout) role as required supporting theatre flow patient safety checks and maintaining the theatre environment.
• Prepare theatre and procedure rooms: check assemble and set up instruments consumables and equipment (including laser console/fibre sets where applicable) prior to lists.
• Complete and document safety checks including WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (Sign In/Time Out/Sign Out) and device-specific checks as required.
• Laser safety: adhere to local laser safety rules; ensure correct signage protective eyewear controlled access safe handling and disposal of laser fibres and escalation of equipment concerns to the appropriate lead.
• Support outpatient consultations and pre-assessment clinics: welcome patients complete baseline observations update medical history and ensure required investigations/results are available for the consultant.
• Undertake venepuncture/phlebotomy within competence and in line with policy including correct labelling handling and timely processing/dispatch of samples.
• Perform 12-lead ECGs within competence ensuring correct patient identification accurate recording basic quality checks and prompt escalation of any concerns in line with protocol.
• Assist consultants during outpatient and procedure-room activity as required (e.g. chaperoning preparing equipment and consumables maintaining aseptic technique for minor procedures and providing patient support throughout).
• Assist the clinician with ultrasound-guided and minimally invasive procedures as appropriate within competence anticipating needs and maintaining patient dignity and comfort.
• Provide pre-operative assessment and preparation including consent verification allergy/VTE risk checks baseline observations and skin preparation in accordance with protocol.
• Support post-operative care and discharge including wound care pain assessment patient education (e.g. compression use mobility advice) and escalation of concerns.
• Maintain accurate timely documentation in patient records (written and electronic) including implants/consumables used batch numbers and any incidents/near misses.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards: cleaning between cases management of sharps and appropriate decontamination and segregation of reusable instruments.
• Ensure safe storage handling and stock control of medicines and consumables as applicable to the role and local policy.
• Manage theatre stock levels: monitor usage rotate stock place orders and ensure availability of procedure-specific packs and emergency equipment.
• Participate in audits incident reporting risk assessments and quality improvement activity supporting compliance with CQC essential standards.
• Maintain competency through training (including laser safety and device training) and participate in mandatory training appraisal and supervision as required.
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
• Recent experience as a Scrub Nurse/Theatre Nurse (scrubbing in gowning gloving draping passing instruments in a minor-ops day surgery or outpatient theatre setting is essential).
• Experience assisting with varicose vein procedures (e.g. EVLA and/or radiofrequency ablation) and working to agreed clinical pathways and protocols (highly desirable).
• Understanding of laser surgery safety principles with evidence of relevant training/competency (or willingness to complete training).
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique instrument handling IPC standards and perioperative documentation.
• Competent in venepuncture/phlebotomy and recording 12-lead ECGs (or willingness to undertake training and competency assessment).
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a small multidisciplinary team.
  

Schedule: Day Shift Monday Friday

Application:

If you are interested in the role please register your details including a copy of your CV. If you have any questions about the role please reach out to

Required Experience:

Senior IC