Job summary
We are proud of our Maternity Service at Whipps Cross hospital. We are a supportive and friendly team dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to our service users
We have completed a £6.8m project, funded by Barts Charity to renovate women's and maternity services to vastly improve the experience of our expectant mothers and their families. This includes a bespoke new birthing centre with 8 delivery rooms 5 with birthing pools. The delivery suite has been completely refurbished with all birthing room having on- suite facilities. We have two Obstetric theatres adjacent to our delivery suite and a 3 bedded recovery room. In addition to this we are working closely with our redevelopment colleagues on the case for a new Whipps Cross Hospital, which will proudly host a state-of-the-art Maternity Unit.
We are looking recruiting experienced Band 6 Recovery / HDU Nurses for our Maternity Unit at Whipps Cross Hospital. The role will involve recovery of women post-surgical procedures and care of women who require HDU care alongside midwifery colleagues. We are looking for staff with the appropriate skills to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into maternity services and midwifery
These roles will support the midwifery, anesthetist, and obstetric services to provide a full MDT approach to care. You will be supported by midwifery and nursing staff, and training provided as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient recovery care of mothers who have undergone a surgical procedure within the maternity theatre setting. The post holder will also be expected to support mothers who maybe requiring care within our HDU rooms.
The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for. The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols/guidelines and patient information. The post holder will work alongside the Midwifery team both in recovery and HDU.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/RN2 or RN12 Registered Nurse on the NMC register/Operating Department Practitioner on the HCPC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of specialty.
- BSc/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, supervisory training and CPD.
- Intermediate Life Support Provider.
Desirable
- Qualification in Emergency management.
- Mentorship course.
- Recognised HDU qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Recovery/HDU experience.
- Experience in staff / practice development.
- Experience of resource management.
- Experience of clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Experience working within a Maternity setting.
- Experience of analysing detailed information.
- Experience of audit / research based nursing practice.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Ability to use and Understand Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and good computer skills.
- Understanding of Recovery HDU care.
- Ability to identify patient and staff diversity.
- Ability to administer prescribed medication and blood transfusion as required.
- Able to demonstrate emergency skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong leadership and team working skills.
- Ability to adapt staffing to changing patient need.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Ability to motivate self and Others.
Desirable
- Ability to actively participate in and develop initiatives. from the NHS Plan.
- Awareness of government led and professional issues relating to nursing / patient care.
- Ability to interpret and analyse data and findings.
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department.
- Knowledge of pregnancy and maternity care.
Other
Essential
- Ability to act as a role model.
- Creative, lateral thinker.
- The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice.
- Good attendance Record.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/RN2 or RN12 Registered Nurse on the NMC register/Operating Department Practitioner on the HCPC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of specialty.
- BSc/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, supervisory training and CPD.
- Intermediate Life Support Provider.
Desirable
- Qualification in Emergency management.
- Mentorship course.
- Recognised HDU qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Recovery/HDU experience.
- Experience in staff / practice development.
- Experience of resource management.
- Experience of clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Experience working within a Maternity setting.
- Experience of analysing detailed information.
- Experience of audit / research based nursing practice.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Ability to use and Understand Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and good computer skills.
- Understanding of Recovery HDU care.
- Ability to identify patient and staff diversity.
- Ability to administer prescribed medication and blood transfusion as required.
- Able to demonstrate emergency skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong leadership and team working skills.
- Ability to adapt staffing to changing patient need.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Ability to motivate self and Others.
Desirable
- Ability to actively participate in and develop initiatives. from the NHS Plan.
- Awareness of government led and professional issues relating to nursing / patient care.
- Ability to interpret and analyse data and findings.
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department.
- Knowledge of pregnancy and maternity care.
Other
Essential
- Ability to act as a role model.
- Creative, lateral thinker.
- The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice.
- Good attendance Record.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
