Cardiac Scrub Nurse

1w1 week ago

Bupa

GB · Part-time · £64,000 – £64,000

About this role

At Bupa, be the Nurse you want to be with autonomy to use your skills and strong benefits supporting patient care as top priority. Building a career in Nursing offers good hours for a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Our main adult theatre sets the benchmark for clinical excellence.

The theatre has 6 operating suites for Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmic, Da Vinci Surgery, Thoracic, Liver, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology. Work with surgeons who are the best in their specialities on simple to complex surgeries. Deliver high quality, cost effective service in a pleasant environment for staff and patients.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, be flexible and support shared tasks. Participate fully as a team member across all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and promoting cohesive team objectives. Control cross infection by observing departmental policy on dress, clean environment, and asepsis.

Access Bupa's state-of-the-art Clinical Training Academy in Staines for immersive learning with advanced simulation labs, XR, VR tech, and digital environments. Shape the future of healthcare through innovation and growth. Work within the renowned Cromwell Hospital.

Requirements

RN – 1st level Registration Adult and/or Children / Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies / ODP Level 3 NVQ / ODA 752
Cardiac scrub nurse experience
CABG, AVR or any that pertains to cardiac or valve cases
Proven recent perioperative experience
Ability to deliver high standards of care

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate peri-operative patient care
Participate in the delegation and supervision of junior grades, non-registered and less experienced staff
Create and maintain legible and accurate records of care in accordance with Bupa and Cromwell Hospital policies
Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched
Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination, sterilisation and asepsis
Prepare patients for clinical/operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery
Participate fully as a team member, working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues

Benefits

Weekly pay for bank shifts
Shift enhancements for nights and weekend working
A friendly supportive working culture with established Nursing teams
Opportunity to work within the renowned Cromwell hospital and our top consultants
Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop