Recovery Theatre Nurse

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a nurse to support maternity recovery and theatre activities. The role includes high standards of care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and involvement in the preparation of theatre equipment. Candidates should have qualifications in life support and prior experience in maternity or theatre settings.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits (Cycle to Work, car lease schemes)

Qualifications

• Previous ward experience in a similar capacity.
• Theatre or recovery experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of skilled care and support in both perioperative and post-operative areas.
• Participate as a scrubbed or circulating member of the team.
• Maintain and monitor stock levels of consumables.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teaching skills

Care of the newborn

Knowledge of risk management and Datix

Education

Evidence of continuous professional development

Basic Life Support

Theatre course

Post anaesthetic course or experience

Mentorship or equivalent

Advanced life support

Job description

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 peopleThey will be involved in the preparation of theatre equipment and instruments.

Responsible for maintaining asepsis intraoperative and compliance with WHO safety procedures

Ensures safety of the theatre and recovery environment including stock levels and storage of equipment.

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 participating as a scrubbed or circulating member of the team and to carry out post-operative care in the maternity recovery area.
• You will work in conjunction with the theatre matron, lead midwife, Senior Theatre Nurse and wider multidisciplinary team to ensure that safe care is maintained within the theatre and recovery environment and be involved in measures to improve the quality of the service.
• You will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring stock levels of consumables and escalating any stock concerns to appropriate personnel
• You must demonstrate politeness, kindness and sensitivity in dealing with women/birthing people, visitors/relatives and colleagues. You will show an awareness and compliance with the Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards and work towards promoting this to others.
• Ensure compliance with the Trust's policy on Infection Control and Controlled Drug storage and administration. Adhere to the NMC code of conduct at all times and maintain accurate documentation both written and electronically

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 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

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Basic Life Support
• Theatre course
• Post anaesthetic course or experience
• Mentorship or equivalent
• Advanced life support

Experience

• Previous ward experience
• Theatre or recovery experience
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
• Care of the deteriorating patient
• Experience in recovery/HDU
• Use of MEOWS
• Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Awareness of theatre environment and resources
• Teaching skills
• Care of the newborn
• Breastfeeding
• 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.