Job summary
The Maternity Recovery Nurse will play a critical role in providing high-quality care to patients in the maternity recovery area. This includes assessing care needs, developing and implementing care programmes, and ensuring a safe and efficient recovery environment. The role requires excellent clinical judgement and a compassionate approach to patient care, as well as collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Please ensure the advert highlights the role's importance within the maternity team and the professional development opportunities available. Additionally, emphasize the compassionate and supportive work environment at St Mary's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
- To provide care to patients in the maternity recovery area
- Assesses care needs and develops implements and evaluates programmes of care
- Responsible for maintaining asepsis postoperatively
- Ensures safety of the recovery environment including stock levels and storage ofequipment
- Provides support to students/learners within the unit
- Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team members in maintainingpolicies and standards of patient care related to pre and postoperativemanagement
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 are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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 with minimum 12 months experience in a UK hospital
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Recovery course
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Advanced life support
Experience
Essential
- Previous ward experience
- Care of the deteriorating patient
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
Desirable
- Experience in recovery/HDU
- Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Competent in computer/IT skills
- Ability to administer prescribed oral medications as per policies
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Knowledge of risk management and Datix
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with minimum 12 months experience in a UK hospital
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Recovery course
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Advanced life support
Experience
Essential
- Previous ward experience
- Care of the deteriorating patient
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
Desirable
- Experience in recovery/HDU
- Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Competent in computer/IT skills
- Ability to administer prescribed oral medications as per policies
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Knowledge of risk management and Datix
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).
