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ENT Scrub
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced ENT Scrub Practitioner to join a busy operating theatre team. The successful candidate will support the safe and effective delivery of high-quality care to patients undergoing ear, nose and throat procedures, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, operating department practitioners and nursing colleagues.
In this role, you will prepare the operating theatre, equipment and specialist instruments in line with the planned procedure. You will undertake all required surgical scrub duties, maintain the sterile field, anticipate the needs of the surgical team and ensure that instruments, swabs and equipment are accurately counted and recorded. You will also assist with the safe positioning, transfer and preparation of patients before, during and after surgery.
Your responsibilities will include checking and maintaining surgical instruments, supporting stock control, completing relevant documentation and adhering to infection prevention, health and safety and operating theatre procedures. You will contribute to a calm, professional environment and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues at all times. A commitment to safeguarding patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality is essential.
Applicants should hold a relevant nursing or operating department qualification and have current professional registration where applicable. Previous experience within an ENT or general operating theatre environment is required, with knowledge of procedures such as tonsillectomy, grommet insertion, nasal surgery, microlaryngoscopy and ear surgery being highly desirable. Experience using specialist ENT equipment and an understanding of surgical safety checklists will be advantageous.
You will need excellent organisational skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to remain focused in a fast-paced setting. The role requires flexibility to participate in a range of theatre lists and to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. In return, you will have opportunities to develop your clinical skills and contribute to the delivery of safe, patient-centred surgical care.
