Job summary
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

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.

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 carrying out post-operative care in the maternity recovery area involves and participating as a scrubbed or circulating member of the team within theatre
• You will work in conjunction with the theatre matron, lead midwife 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 theatre consumables and escalating any stock concerns to appropriate personnel
• The post holder will have oversight of the recovery area, ensuring it clean, tidy and stock levels are maintained.
• As a team member you will work collaboratively with the midwives in caring for the new born baby while supporting the mother and partner in the care of the baby
• You must demonstrate politeness, kindness and sensitivity in dealing with women/birthing people, visitors/relatives and colleagues.

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.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

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
Essential

• Registered nurse > 1year
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Basic Life Support

Desirable

• Theatre course
• Post anaesthetic course or experience
• Mentorship or equivalent
• Advanced life support

Experience
Essential

• Previous ward experience
• Theatre or recovery experience
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
• Care of the deteriorating patient

Desirable

• Experience in recovery/HDU
• Use of MEOWS
• Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief

Skills
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Competent in computer/IT skills
• Awareness of theatre environment and resources
• Ability to administer prescribed oral medications as per policies

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management and Datix
• Ability to work both as a team member and autonomously
• Administer intra venous drugs
• Care of the newborn

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.

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

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.