We have a new exciting opportunity for nurses who are interested in joining our friendly, experienced and professional team working within obstetric theatres and recovery at Queen Charlotte's Hospital. We are a dynamic and credible maternity unit and privileged to have CQC outstanding rating.

We have 2 obstetric theatres and a 4 bedded recovery bay and provide an elective service 5 days a week. Our maternity theatre/recovery department is committed to building a dynamic, flexible and enthusiastic team to help develop our maternity service and enhance our women and families experience. Nurses must be flexible with their rota working days and nights. We have recently added to our establishment to ensure recommemded cover out of hours.

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are enthusiastic, motivated and interested in this area of maternity care and wish to enhance their skills and knowledge to provide quality care to women and their families both in theatre and recovery. Our aim is to provide comprehensive care to women by a team of skilled nurses in post anaesthetic care and theatre scrubbing. This will present you with versatile experience and job satisfaction.

You will be part of the delivery suite team and be involved in the care of the mother and baby supported and directed by the midwifery team. We have a multidisciplinary team approach to care and you will be working in a friendly and supportive environment with the opportunity for further education. Nurses must have passion and interest in this area and experience in theatre scrubbing would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

• To provide care to patients in the operating theatre and maternity recovery area
• Assesses care needs and develops implements and evaluates programmes ofcare
• Prepares and assembles theatre equipment and instruments
• Responsible for maintaining asepsis intraoperative
• Ensures safety of the theatre and recovery environment including stock levels andstorage of equipment
• Provides support to students/learners within the unit.

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 description

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/ Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Theatre course

Experience

Essential

• Previous ward experience
• Theatre experience
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery

Desirable

• Experience in recovery/HDU

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Competent in computer/IT skills
• Awareness of theatre environment and resources

Desirable

• Teaching skills
• Knowledge of risk management and Datix

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Queen Charlotte's Hospital

London

W12 0HS

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290-WCCS-1740