Scrub Nurse in Orthopaedics - Southampton General Hospital
(2020-10)
Part-time present
- Ensuring the presence of all instruments and equipment required for operations
- Sterile technique – Maintaining a completely sterile environment to prevent infections, especially in implant surgeries
- Infection control – Adhering to strict protocols to minimize the risk of surgical site infections
- Orthopaedic surgical instrument knowledge – Familiarity with specialized tools such as bone saws, drills, retractors, and fixation devices
- Implant and hardware management – Handling screws, plates, rods, and prosthetics, ensuring correct selection and placement
- Surgical field preparation and draping – Properly setting up and draping the surgical site to maintain sterility and facilitate the procedure
- Power surgical tool handling – Assisting with and safely managing powered tools like drills, saws, and reamers
- Casting and splinting assistance – Helping apply post-operative immobilization techniques like casts and splints
Medical Representative (clinical support) – Upper and Lower Limb - Southampton General Hospital
(2023-12 - 2025-09)
- Assisting in medical device consultancy
- Providing product knowledge and technical support in surgical environments
- Ensuring correct usage of medical devices and implants
Bank/Agency scrub/theatre practicioner - Circle group Sarum Road Hospital Winchester
(2025-11)
Bank scrub/theatre practicioner - Spire clarepark Hospital
(2025-09 - 2026-04)
