Oral Surgery Scrub Nurse

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 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).