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 an 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
- To provide care to women and their babies in the operating theatre, maternity recovery area and postnatal war
- Assesses care needs and develops implements and evaluates programmes of care working collaboratively with midwifery colleagues
- Prepares and assembles theatre equipment and instruments when required
- Ensures safety of the environment including stock levels and storage of equipment and medicines
- Provides support to students/learners within the unit
- Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team members in maintaining standards of woman centred care in relation to perioperative, postoperative and postpartum management while adhering to maternity policies and guidelines
- Maintain a high standard of professional expertise to ensure safe and evidence based care is provided in specific area
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
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Post anaesthetic course or experience
- IV Drug competency
Experience
Essential
- Previous ward experience
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
Desirable
- Experience in recovery/HDU
- Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief
- Neonatal experience
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to administer prescribed oral medications as per policies
- Competent in computer/IT skills
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Knowledge of risk management and Datix
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Post anaesthetic course or experience
- IV Drug competency
Experience
Essential
- Previous ward experience
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
Desirable
- Experience in recovery/HDU
- Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief
- Neonatal experience
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to administer prescribed oral medications as per policies
- Competent in computer/IT skills
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).
