Scrub Nurse Jobs in Wales
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Scrub Nurse in Wales
Wales has a smaller but growing private healthcare market, with the majority of activity based in Cardiff and Swansea. Independent practices across Wales have expanded as NHS waiting times have extended, creating consistent demand for qualified clinical staff. Scrub Nurse practitioners in Wales benefit from lower living costs than most English regions while accessing a patient base increasingly willing to pay for private healthcare services.
About this role
Scrub nurses work directly alongside surgeons during operative procedures, passing instruments and maintaining the sterile field. This demanding perioperative role requires detailed procedural knowledge and the ability to anticipate surgical requirements. Scrub nurses work across all surgical specialties in private hospitals.
Common questions
What does a Scrub Nurse do?
A scrub nurse prepares and maintains the sterile instrument field, passes instruments to the surgeon, counts instruments and swabs, and maintains the sterile environment throughout the procedure.
How much does a Scrub Nurse earn in the UK?
Typically £30,000–£50,000 in private hospitals, with higher rates for agency scrub nurses or those with speciality expertise.
What specialties do Scrub Nurses work in?
All surgical specialties, including orthopaedics, cardiac surgery, general surgery, gynaecology, ENT, ophthalmology, and plastic surgery.
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