Scrub Nurse (Vasectomy)

Vasectomy Scrub Nurse

Location: Liverpool Contract Type: Locum, Temporary Clinic Volume: 14 to 18 vasectomy appointments per session

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Scrub Nurse to support local anaesthetic vasectomy clinics in Liverpool. Working alongside the Consultant and Healthcare Assitant, you will play a key role in ensuring clinics run efficiently, safely and in line with established vasectomy pathways and competency standards.

Clinics typically see 14 to 18 patients per session, requiring a confident and organised nurse who is comfortable working in a fast-paced procedural environment while delivering excellent patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical rooms, surgical instruments, consumables and equipment prior to each clinic.
• Assist the Consultant during local anaesthetic vasectomy procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and the sterile field throughout procedures.
• Support patient identification, dignity, privacy and chaperoning requirements.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients throughout their treatment journey.
• Ensure safe use of surgical instruments and basic electrosurgery/cautery equipment.
• Manage sharps and clinical waste in accordance with local policies.
• Recognise and escalate vasovagal episodes or any signs of clinical deterioration.
• Deliver standard post-procedure advice, including information relating to the Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis (PVSA) pathway.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and escalate concerns appropriately.

Essential Requirements

• Current NMC Registration.
• Previous Vasectomy Scrub experience
• Experience assisting clinicians during surgical or invasive procedures.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and control.
• Ability to maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to work efficiently within a high-volume clinic environment.

Essential Competencies

Candidates should be competent in:

• Vasectomy pathway, assistant role and scope of practice.
• Patient identification, dignity, privacy, chaperoning and communication.
• Infection prevention, hand hygiene, PPE and maintenance of the sterile field.
• Preparation of procedure rooms, instruments and consumables.
• Safe procedural assistance during local anaesthetic vasectomy procedures.
• Basic electrosurgery/cautery safety.
• Sharps and clinical waste management.
• Recognition and escalation of vasovagal episodes or clinical deterioration.
• Current resuscitation training.
• Post-procedure advice and PVSA pathway knowledge.
• Documentation and escalation of concerns.

Training & Competency Requirements

Successful candidates must be willing to:

• Complete local vasectomy orientation.
• Observe at least one complete vasectomy clinic.
• Assist under direct supervision for a minimum of two complete vasectomy clinics if not previously signed off.
• Complete competency sign-off with an experienced vasectomy clinician before working independently.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and professional Scrub Nurse who can support the smooth delivery of busy vasectomy clinics while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care, clinical safety and infection prevention. The successful candidate will be confident working alongside Consultants and supporting 14 to 18 vasectomy procedures per clinic session as well as managing a HCA. If interest please apply with your CV or call 020 7841 4737 to discuss the service.