Delivery Suite HDU - Staff Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in southwest London is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their obstetric high dependency unit. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional care to women and birthing people, working alongside a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and implementing nursing care, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and comfort. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic and rewarding setting, contributing to the well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in maternity care and high dependency units.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating patient admissions and discharges in the OHDU.
• Maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Nursing Assessment

Caring Approach

Education

Registered Nurse on NMC

Practice Assessor

Tools

iClip System

Job description

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Tooting, South London, is a large teaching hospital with our maternity unit providing care to over 5000 women and birthing people each year.

We take great pride in promoting midwifery by delivering holistic woman-centred care to our diverse local community. The enthusiastic midwifery and obstetric teams work together to meet the specific needs of women who come from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. Our Delivery Suite has an HDU with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team that are responsible for supporting staff in caring for women with more complicated care plans.

We strive to normalise the pregnancy and birth experience for women and birthing people with both high and low risk pregnancies, excelling in the provision of high risk care for all who need it.

Are you an RN with in- or outpatient experience and want to expand your knowledge in Maternity HDU care? We have an opportunity for you to work with us for 12 months on our Delivery Suite HDU.

If you have a keen interest in women's care and can be relied upon to work well in a team whilst showing initiative and independence, we would be pleased to hear from you.

You will be providing excellent nursing care in the obstetric high dependency unit (OHDU) and working alongside midwives in the care of acutely unwell women and birthing people. You will actively participate in and contribute to the organisation and functioning of the OHDU.

Main duties of the job

Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, utilisingresearch findings as appropriate, working in conjunction with midwives in the OHDU and labour ward in the care of women requiring level 1 and level 2 dependency.To provide a high and safe standard of patient care.Ensuring that nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with StGeorge's Healthcare policy taking appropriate action in emergencysituations.Setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, beingsensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring afriendly environment at all times.Storing, checking and administering drugs including the intravenous route in accordance with Trust policy and NMC standards.To work with minimal supervision in all areas of the speciality as required.Communicating with and assisting the multidisciplinary team to promoteexcellence in the delivery of patient care.

To prioritise own workload and that of other staff ensuring that the ward or department is managed effectively.

About us

With nearly9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, they are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.Their main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London. A large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation, also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people.The trust also provides care for patients from a larger catchment area in southeast England, for specialties such as complex pelvic trauma. Other services treat patients from all over the country, such as family HIV care and bone marrow transplantation for non-cancer diseases. The trust also provides a nationwide state-of-the-art endoscopy training centre.

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa pro rata incl inner

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-7145259-GO-SMB

Job locations

St Georges University Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

Job description Job responsibilities

Co-ordinating the admission/reception of new patients in conjunction with the labour ward coordinator/HDU midwifeArranging, in consultation with the multidisciplinary team thedischarge/transfer of patients to the ward, ITU or community.Communicating and co-operating with other wards and departmentsproviding accurate information as required, particularly the notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patients and visitors.Maintaining a safe and clean environment within the clinical area inaccordance with the Trust Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and InfectionControl policies.Participating in and developing the skills to represent the ward /department at meetings, participating in audit, research, projects and being willing to take on the role of a Link Nurse for areas of clinical expertise.Maintaining and monitoring levels of stock and ensuring there are adequate supplies and that resources are used effectively.Handling, checking and storing patients cash and valuables in accordance with Trust policies.Develop the skills to assist in planning and completing the ward ordepartment staffing rota to ensure an appropriate skill mix to meet the needs of the service.

To take appropriate action to manage unexpected situations and changes, informing the on-call manager as necessary.To be familiar with and use the iClip system and any other computerisedsystem integral to the running of the service.To contribute to Clinical Governance, achieving the goals of the ServiceDelivery Unit (SDU) and the Trusts Nursing Strategy

Job description Job responsibilities

Co-ordinating the admission/reception of new patients in conjunction with the labour ward coordinator/HDU midwifeArranging, in consultation with the multidisciplinary team thedischarge/transfer of patients to the ward, ITU or community.Communicating and co-operating with other wards and departmentsproviding accurate information as required, particularly the notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patients and visitors.Maintaining a safe and clean environment within the clinical area inaccordance with the Trust Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and InfectionControl policies.Participating in and developing the skills to represent the ward /department at meetings, participating in audit, research, projects and being willing to take on the role of a Link Nurse for areas of clinical expertise.Maintaining and monitoring levels of stock and ensuring there are adequate supplies and that resources are used effectively.Handling, checking and storing patients cash and valuables in accordance with Trust policies.Develop the skills to assist in planning and completing the ward ordepartment staffing rota to ensure an appropriate skill mix to meet the needs of the service.

To take appropriate action to manage unexpected situations and changes, informing the on-call manager as necessary.To be familiar with and use the iClip system and any other computerisedsystem integral to the running of the service.To contribute to Clinical Governance, achieving the goals of the ServiceDelivery Unit (SDU) and the Trusts Nursing Strategy

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• Registered RN on NMC
• Practice Assessor

Desirable

• Completed preceptorship
• Experience of caring for women requiring level 1 and level 2 dependency.

Knowledge & Experience Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
• Evidence of teaching and mentoring

Desirable

• Previous experience of taking charge of a ward

Skills Essential

• Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to woman centred care
• Motivated and demonstrates enthusiasm for practicing nursing
• Good communication skills

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• Registered RN on NMC
• Practice Assessor

Desirable

• Completed preceptorship
• Experience of caring for women requiring level 1 and level 2 dependency.

Knowledge & Experience Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
• Evidence of teaching and mentoring

Desirable

• Previous experience of taking charge of a ward

Skills Essential

• Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to woman centred care
• Motivated and demonstrates enthusiasm for practicing nursing
• Good communication 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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)