Oral Surgery Scrub Nurse

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. 18 Week Support Limited Oral Surgery Scrub Nurse The closing date is 19 January 2027 Apply for this job Job summary 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. Main duties of the job 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. Weekday and Weekends shifts - (8am-6pm) About us Who We Are: At 18 Week Support, we are the UKs leading insourcing provider to the NHS. We partner with trusts nationwide to expand clinical capacity, reduce waiting times, and improve patient access to outpatient and surgical care. Clinical excellence and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do. Details Date posted 30 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £350 a day PAYE Contract Locum Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number E0341-26-0073 Job locations Midlands and North - Surrounding 19-21 Great Tower Street Wolverhampton EC3R 5AR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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