Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our outstanding, friendly and dynamic maternity team at the Lindo Wing Private Maternity Unit.
The Lindo Wing have been providing premium private obstetric and neonatal care for mothers and their babies for over 75 years.
Our international reputation has made us the choice of thousands of mothers including many royals and celebrities. We offer a unique service by a dedicated team of staff who provide a exceptional, traditional and individualised service with the backup provision of the NHS to maximise the safety of our patients.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nurse working at the Lindo Wing, you will be responsible for supporting your Midwife colleagues in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high quality care and evidenced based practice.
We are able to provide our patients with excellent quality and high standards of care. We are continually enhancing the service we provide and have recently commenced a range of holistic services with bespoke packages to our patients to further enhance the care that we provide. We are also continually developing ideas and ways to expand and develop our maternity services in partnership with our consultants. Do you have the passion and expertise to help drive our innovations?
We are looking for an exceptional candidate with at least 1 years' experience as a band 5 Nurse. You must have good organisational and a keen interest in working with mothers and babies, sound clinical knowledge and be adaptable and flexible to change. If you are interested in developing your theatre and recovery skill and are able to provide care to newly delivered mothers and their babies then this may be the exciting new challenge you have been looking for.
We support and actively encourage professional development and offer an extensive range of learning opportunities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level within private health care and beyond, then come and join our first-rate team.
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. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
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.
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
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Theatre course
- Post anaesthetic course or experience
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Advanced life support
- ANP course
- IV Drug competency
Experience
Essential
- Previous ward experience
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
- Care of the deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Experience in recovery/HDU
- Use of MEOWS/NEWS
- Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief
- Previous gynaecological experience
- Neonatal experience
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Competent in computer/IT skills
- Awareness of theatre environment and resources
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Ability to administer prescribed oral medications as per policies
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Care of the newborn
- Knowledge of risk management and Datix
- Ability to work both as a team member and autonomously
- Administer intra venous drugs
- Perform ECG
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet trust values
- Flexible and adaptable
- Positive to change
Desirable
- Self motivating and able to motivate others
- Willing to learn new skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Theatre course
- Post anaesthetic course or experience
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Advanced life support
- ANP course
- IV Drug competency
Experience
Essential
- Previous ward experience
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
- Care of the deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Experience in recovery/HDU
- Use of MEOWS/NEWS
- Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief
- Previous gynaecological experience
- Neonatal experience
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Competent in computer/IT skills
- Awareness of theatre environment and resources
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Ability to administer prescribed oral medications as per policies
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Care of the newborn
- Knowledge of risk management and Datix
- Ability to work both as a team member and autonomously
- Administer intra venous drugs
- Perform ECG
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet trust values
- Flexible and adaptable
- Positive to change
Desirable
- Self motivating and able to motivate others
- Willing to learn new skills
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).
