Job Description
Employer Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Location London Salary £34,089 to £41,498 a year pa inclusive pro rota Closing date 2 Jun 2024
Are you a nurse with substantial experience in theatre and recovery, particularly within maternity, obstetric, or gynaecological settings? We have an exceptional opportunity for you at Queen Charlotte's Hospital, which has again been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, enhancin and deepening your expertise in obstetric theatres and recovery.
In this pivotal role you will be working collaboratively with midwives, obstetricians, and anaesthetists. Your work will be crucial in developing our theatre and recovery services, where you will be working alongside our Band 6 theatre nurse, Band 7 team leader and matron to ensure the highest standards of care.
We seek a motivated and enthusiastic nurse who is keen to take on challenges in maternity care and is committed to providing exceptional care to women and their families in both theatre and recovery settings. This role will offer you a diverse range of experiences, ensuring both job satisfaction and a significant impact on patient outcomes.
As a vital member of the delivery suite team, you will be involved in the care of mothers and babies, supported by our midwifery team. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the daily stock of equipment and consumables and coordinating with sterile supplies to maintain the upkeep of instruments.
Join us at Queen Charlotte's Hospital to play a key role in enhancing patient safety and well-being during surgical procedures, contributing to the positive experiences of mothers and babies.
Main duties of the job
To provide care to patients in the operating theatre and maternity recovery area
Assesses care needs and develops implements and evaluates programmes of care
Prepares and assembles theatre equipment and instruments
Responsible for maintaining asepsis intraoperative
Ensures safety of the theatre and recovery environment including stock levels and storage of equipment
Provides support to students/learners within the unit
Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team members in maintaining policies and standards of patient care related to perioperative and postoperative management
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.
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
- Advanced life support
Experience
Essential
- Previous ward experience
- Theatre experience
- 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 communication skills
- Competent in computer/IT skills
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Teaching skills
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Queen Charlotte's Hospital
London
W12 0HS
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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