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Scrub Nurse in East Midlands

The East Midlands encompasses Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, and Lincoln — cities with established private healthcare sectors and growing independent practice networks. The region offers an attractive combination of competitive salaries, lower cost of living than the South East, and strong career development opportunities. Scrub Nurse demand in the East Midlands has grown as NHS pressures have accelerated the shift toward private care.

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.

Regulator Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Typical salary £30,000 – £50,000

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.