Registered Nurse (Theatres) – 6 Months Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Gibraltar
Contract Dates: ASAP – December 2026
Salary: £30,378 – £40,140 per annum (dependent on years of reckonable NHS service)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week inclusive of on call arrangements
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse (Theatre Scrub) to join our team on a fixed-term contract for 6 months to start as soon as possible. Furthermore, the candidate would need to be a scrub practitioner with experience in all areas including orthopaedics.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Essential Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current and full registration with NMC.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a scrub nurse.
- Ability to work in various scrub specialties including orthopaedics.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of aseptic technique, instrument handling, and day surgery workflows.
Please note: this role is open exclusively to qualified and registered nurses. Only candidates who meet the above nursing qualification and registration requirements will be considered.
Additional Benefits:
- Return economy-class flights from the UK to Gibraltar (one piece of luggage included) reimbursed upon receipt submission
- Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract
If you or anyone you know has the relevant skills and experience required and would like an adventure working in a beautiful Mediterranean location, apply to this job.