Recovery And Scrub Nurse

London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Nurse - Private Surgical Clinic


Hours:

24-40 per week

Salary:

32,000-42,000 (DOE)

We are looking for a highly organised and clinically confident Nurse to join our specialist surgical clinic. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and is experienced in providing both pre-operative and post-operative care.

Key ResponsibilitiesMedication Management



Oversee all in-clinic medications and place monthly orders with Talia. Liaise with the anaesthetist regarding sedation (SED) drugs to ensure full availability for surgery days. Schedule 6-week and 3-month postoperative reviews with the nursing team. Send pre-assessment forms to the anaesthetist ahead of surgery, enabling timely preparation of Controlled Drug (CD) prescriptions (minimum 1 week in advance). Maintain accurate fridge temperature logs and ensure medication storage meets CQC and MHRA compliance.

Stock Control & Auditing



Carry out monthly audits of all clinical consumables and share findings with Talia for ordering. Prepare and maintain HALO, LIPs, and FNL kits to ensure they are fully stocked and surgery-ready.

Pre-Operative Patient Management



Contact patients 24-48 hours before surgery for pre-operative checks and document findings in the patient record system. Notify the surgical team of relevant medical notes or special considerations (minimum 1 week before surgery), including sending alerts about allergies. Provide the surgical team with a weekly schedule outlining upcoming procedures, timings, and essential patient information.

Intra-Operative Support



Assist with local anaesthetic procedures, including patient preparation, medication verification, and clinical setup.

Post-Operative Care



Create and monitor post-operative WhatsApp groups for each patient, ensuring rapid response--especially within the first 24 hours post-surgery. Perform suture removal and wound reviews. Carry out follow-up calls at 6-weeks and 3-months, recording all clinical notes. Meet weekly with Professor Bran to review patient cases, track progress, and identify if earlier review appointments are needed.

Clinical Governance & Compliance



Ensure ongoing CQC compliance across all clinical areas and align with regulatory safety standards. Escalate clinical concerns or incidents promptly in line with clinic governance policies.

About You



NMC-registered Nurse Strong organisational and communication skills Comfortable working in a surgical environment Confident managing medication protocols and compliance standards Compassionate and patient-centred approach
If you are looking to join a supportive, highly specialised clinical team where patient care is the top priority, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 30,000.00-42,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4240091
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Part Time
  • Job Location
    London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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