Job summary
This is a great opportunity for nurses who would like to work within the maternity recovery and theatre setting at Queen Charlotte's Hospital.
The role entails providing care to women and babies in the maternity recovery area following surgical procedures.
The role would also include supporting with theatre activity and the potential to develop role within operating theatre as theatre scrub practitioner. The post holder will assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programs of care for individual women/birthing people.
They will be involved in the preparation of theatre equipment and instrument and responsible for maintaining asepsis intraoperative and compliance with WHO safety procedures.
Please see main job description for more information on role.
Main duties of the job
To provide high standards of skilled care and support in both perioperative and post-operative areas of the maternity service.
You will work collaboratively with all members of the theatre, maternity and multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and effective service is provided
The role involves carrying out post-operative care in the maternity recovery area involves and participating as a scrubbed or circulating member of the team with in theatre.
Please see main job description for more information on role.
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.
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 > 1year
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Theatre course
- Post anaesthetic course or experience
- Advanced life support
Experience
Essential
- Theatre or recovery experience
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
- Care of the deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Experience in recovery/HDU
- Use of MEOWS
- Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent in computer/IT skills
- Awareness of theatre environment and resources
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management and Datix
- Care of the newborn
- Perform ECG
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse > 1year
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Theatre course
- Post anaesthetic course or experience
- Advanced life support
Experience
Essential
- Theatre or recovery experience
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
- Care of the deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Experience in recovery/HDU
- Use of MEOWS
- Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent in computer/IT skills
- Awareness of theatre environment and resources
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management and Datix
- Care of the newborn
- Perform ECG
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).
