Job summaryIf you are a motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with experience of working in an acute theatre and recovery setting looking for a new experience, we have a great opportunity for you within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's Pain Management Centre based at Charing Cross Hospital.
The ideal candidate will join our team contributing to the day-to-day care of outpatients undergoing invasive, pain-relieving procedures, working in both the procedure room and recovery area, supporting our pain consultant team.
We offer career development through professional growth in an agile, dynamic work environment, supporting the successful candidate to enhance their transferable skills working across departments within our Directorate of Theatres, Anaesthetics, Pre-assessment and Pain. This may involve cross-site working within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Applicants will need demonstrable evidence of relevant previous work experience perioperative setting or the equivalent transferrable skills (for example, high dependency unit) as either a nurse or allied healthcare professional, although no formal theatre or recovery qualification is required.
We look forward to welcoming you to our highly specialised team working in a unique, caring, inclusive multidisciplinary environment and contributing towards improved outcomes for patients and local communities within the Northwest London population
Main duties of the job- To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients attending services provided by the pain management clinics
- Assisting in the daily management of the day-case procedure list, working in our purpose built theatre and recovery area.
- Responsible for the efficient and timely running of the clinic by ensuring safety of patients and the maintenance of equipment and clinic supplies.
- Participation in nurse-led Qutenza, clinical audit processes, patient feedback that will support work and relationships within the pain service across the Trust.
- Helping support cross-working within the Directorate
About usAt 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 tous at interview.
Job responsibilitiesThe 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person SpecificationEducation/ qualificationsEssential- Registered nurse / Operating Department Practitioner
- Ability to practice within the scope of the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council/Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Degree
Desirable- Evidence of educational development within pain management
- Standards for student supervision and assessment SSSA (NMC)
- Relevant experience act as a supervisor mentor or assessor for students or Healthcare support workers.
- Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to development of others.
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of both Postoperative Recovery and Operating Theatre work experience
- Assess the patients' nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
- Ensure the principles set out in the Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high-quality service for the patients and clients.
- Maintain patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date
- Participate in service development by contributing to the development of team, through unit/department meetings, audit and research.
Desirable- Evidence of previous experience in pain management
Skills/knowledge/ abilitiesEssential- Ability to organise clinic activities and to use initiative when facing challenges
- Ability to solve problems and contribute to new ideas, generating discussion and a positive workplace
- Basic Quality Improvement/audit cycle, data collection knowledge and application
- Able to meet the requirements of the role based on Functional Requirements with reasonable adjustments
Desirable- Evidence of regular Teaching skills and practice
- Able to manage difficult situations
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
