UK-Med Register: Theatre Nurse – Conflict Experience

UK-Med NGO; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Theatre Nurse with UK-Med, where your skills will make a significant impact in humanitarian medical responses. This role requires a compassionate professional ready to provide high-quality surgical care under pressure, ensuring patient safety in challenging environments. With opportunities to work internationally, you will be at the forefront of medical aid, delivering essential support during crises. If you're looking for a role that combines your nursing expertise with a commitment to making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Friendly Working Environment

Opportunity to Make a Difference

Support for Learning and Development

Qualifications

• Must hold a current nursing license and a degree in Nursing Science.
• Experience in humanitarian contexts is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective surgical care in crisis situations.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain a sterile environment.
• Assist in resuscitation efforts and manage critical incidents.

Skills

Theatre Nursing

Surgical Care

Infection Control

Critical Care

Resuscitation

Language Skills

Education

Nursing Science Degree

Current Nursing License

Job description

UK-Med Register – Theatre Nurse (Conflict Experience)

Are you an experienced Theatre Nurse that can work under pressure to support UK-Med during medical emergencies responses?

Role: Theatre Nurse – Register – Conflict Experience

Remuneration: GBP £3,300 to GBP £3,600 gross per month (Dependant on assignment and experience)

Hours: UK-Med Register role, no guarantee of any work, but if deployed work will be full-time.

Duration: Register members who deploy will be offered fixed-term contracts. The duration will depend on the requirements of the response, but most responses are between 4 and 12 weeks.

Location: Internationally and/or to any of the UK-Med responses.

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the British National Health Service, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are seeking Theatre Nurses with previous experience working in humanitarian contexts. You will be able to make yourself available to travel and work internationally at short notice for a minimum of 4-6 weeks (longer availability is highly desirable) to join our register.

You will be centred around providing safe and effective surgical care to individuals affected by crises and emergencies.

You will be responsible for ensuring patient safety, which includes maintaining a sterile environment, adhering to infection control practices, and implementing safety protocols to prevent surgical site infections and other complications.

You will be providing high-quality perioperative care, collaborating with the surgical team to ensure proper patient preparation, assisting during surgical procedures, monitoring patients’ vital signs, administering medications, and facilitating a smooth surgical workflow.

You must be prepared to provide immediate nursing care during critical incidents, mass casualty situations, or trauma cases. You will assist in resuscitation efforts, manage life-threatening situations, and provide essential support to the surgical team.

You must hold a current nursing license and be able to demonstrate your current and unconditional membership of a suitable registering organisation. You must hold specific qualifications/professional registrations in Nursing Science/Degree.

You will be determined, high performing, compassionate, and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn. Language skills will be an advantage. We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an influential role in humanitarian programming.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) below. Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification.

This vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

The selection process consists of two stages:

Interview Stage: All applicants will go through an initial interview stage.

Selection Training Stage: Applicants who pass the interview stage and do not have a minimum of 3 years of humanitarian experience will be required to complete a selection training.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.