Registered Nurse (Theatres) – Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)
Location: Gibraltar
Start Date: ASAP - 12 months
Salary: £30,378 – £40,140 per annum (dependent on years of reckonable NHS service)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (includes weekends, and night shifts)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse (Theatres) to join our team on a fixed-term contract for 12 months to start as soon as possible. Ideal candidates for this position would be dual skilled in anaesthetics and scrub. You will play a key part in ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile standards, and supporting the surgical team to deliver efficient, evidence-based perioperative care.
The post holder will provide professional nursing care across the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative phases of day surgery. Duties include pre-operative assessment, performing scrub responsibilities in the operating theatre, and supporting patient recovery in PACU.
In line with Gibraltar regulatory requirements, applications will only be accepted from Registered Nurses who meet the essential criteria outlined. We kindly request that only suitable CVs are submitted.
Essential Criteria:
- Extended clinical skills relevant to nursing
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in perioperative nursing, including scrub responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience in perioperative nursing, including scrub and circulating duties.
- Knowledge of aseptic technique, instrument handling and day surgery workflows.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced day surgery environment
- Registered Nurse with current and full registration with NMC.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in all specialities in theatres.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Operative Duties
- Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, including medical history, allergies, and baseline observations.
- Prepare and educate patients for their surgical procedures, providing reassurance and answering questions.
- Ensure all documentation, consent forms, and checklists are completed accurately.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal surgical readiness.
Scrub Duties
- Prepare the operating theatre with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Operate according to strict aseptic technique, including scrubbing, gowning, and gloving.
- Anticipate surgical team needs, handle instruments safely, and maintain a sterile environment.
- Perform instrument, sharps, and swab counts pre-, intra-, and post-procedure.
- Accurately document procedures, specimens, and equipment usage.
- Monitor patient safety and escalate concerns appropriately.
General Responsibilities
- Uphold rigorous infection prevention and control measures.
- Support the cleaning, handling, and sterilisation processes for surgical instruments.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing records.
- Participate actively in on-call rotas.
- Engage in quality improvement programmes and audits.
- Participate in ongoing educational and professional development activities.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care at all times.
Additional Benefits:
- Return economy-class flights from the UK to Gibraltar (one piece of luggage included) reimbursed upon receipt submission.
- Accommodation Allowance of £750 per month.
If you or anyone you know has the relevant skills and experience required for this role, please contact me providing your CV to Kelly@headmedical.com.