Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are enthusiastic, motivated and interested in this area of maternity care and wish to enhance their skills and knowledge to provide quality care to women and their families both in theatre and recovery.
Our aim is to provide comprehensive care to women by a team of skilled nurses in post anaesthetic care and theatre scrubbing. This will present you with versatile experience and job satisfaction. The main focus will initially be on theatre scrub and then will develop into assisitng in the recovery area.
You will be part of the delivery suite team and be involved in the care of the mother and baby supported and directed by the midwifery team.
Main duties of the job
- To provide care to patients in the operating theatre and maternity recovery area
- Assesses care needs and develops implements and evaluates programmes of care
- Prepares and assembles theatre equipment and instruments
- Responsible for maintaining asepsis intraoperative
- Ensures safety of the theatre and recovery environment including stock levels and storage of equipment
- Provides support to students/learners within the unit
- Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team members in maintaining policies and standards of patient care related to perioperative and postoperative management
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse > 1year
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Theatre course
- Mentorship or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous ward experience
- Theatre experience
- Care of the deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Experience in recovery/HDU
- Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Competent in computer/IT skills
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Knowledge of risk management and Datix
- Ability to work both as a team member and autonomously
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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Queen Charlotte's Hospital
London
W12 0HS