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Scrub Nurse in South West
The South West's private healthcare market is anchored by Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and Bournemouth, where independent practices have grown significantly alongside the NHS. The region attracts professionals seeking a better quality of life while maintaining strong private practice earnings. Scrub Nurse roles across the South West have grown steadily, particularly in coastal and market-town locations where NHS provision is limited.
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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