Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our service for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated theatre recovery nurse to join our friendly dynamic hard-working theatre team.The Hillingdon & Mount Vernon NHS Trust are very busy district hospitalsThe work is interesting and varied, the pace is fast but we can offer you a friendly and supportive environment with an excellent record of commitment to continuing professional development together with all the benefits of working for a Foundation Trust.Our theatre suite at The Hillingdon has 7 theatres and 1 recovery unit. The specialities include robotics, orthopaedics/ trauma, gynaecology, urology, general and ophthalmic. This department has 24 hour theatre provision including obstetrics.
Our Theatres at Mount Vernon have 4 theatres, the specialities include Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Pain, General and Urology .You will be fully supported in your role by the Theatre Sisters and the Operations Manager for TheatresA commitment to participate in shift work, nights and weekends is essential.
Main duties of the job
To work with supervision and guidance in providing and maintaining a high standard of care for the patient post operative. The post holder will be committed to provide research and evidence based practice, demonstrating a professional approach whilst working as part of a multi-professional team. The Post holder will be expected to work a shift pattern incorporating days, lates, weekends and occasionally nights if required.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities of a Theatres Recovery Nurse
Person Specification
Shortlisting criteria
Essential
- Current RN/AHP, registration with NMC/HCPC any other relevant post registration qualifications
Desirable
- An understanding of peri operative patient care
- Computer literate, knowledge of patient administration system
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN