Job summary
Tower and Nuffield Theatres comprises of 7 operating theatres with array of surgical specialties (Ortho, ENT, Head and Neck, Breast, Plastics, Urology, Endo-Urology, Podiatry) We also have a stage two recovery lounge with ambulatory patients and support day case discharges.
Closing Date: 2nd June 2024
Interview Date: 12th June 2024
Main duties of the job
Nursing Associate - Theatre role
- Admit surgical patients
- Record vital signs, height and weight
- Undertake urine analysis
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Undertake ECG's
- Personal care of patients
- Support cleanliness of environment
- Scrub and circulate in theatres
- Assist with postoperative care (recovery)
- Assist with second stage recovery care in discharge lounges
- Proficient user of electronic health record
About us
Working for your organisation
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nursing Associate Theatre role
- Admit surgical patients
- Record vital signs, height and weight
- Undertake urine analysis
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Undertake ECGs
- Personal care of patients
- Support cleanliness of environment
- Scrub and circulate in theatres
- Assist with postoperative care (recovery)
- Assist with second stage recovery care in discharge lounges
- Proficient user of electronic health record
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nursing Associate Theatre role
- Admit surgical patients
- Record vital signs, height and weight
- Undertake urine analysis
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Undertake ECGs
- Personal care of patients
- Support cleanliness of environment
- Scrub and circulate in theatres
- Assist with postoperative care (recovery)
- Assist with second stage recovery care in discharge lounges
- Proficient user of electronic health record
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in nursing associate role
- Venepuncture & Canulation
- Able to record vital signs
- Undertake ECG
- Environmental safety awareness
Desirable
- Able to work within own scope of practice
- Clinical skills experience within the peri-operative setting
- Intravenous Medicines Management
- Management of controlled drugs
- Audit and Quality Improvement
- Theatre Safety Awareness (WHO Checklist)
Experience
Essential
- Acute healthcare experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Able to use electronic health records
- Proficient user of PC
Desirable
- EPIC trained
- Strong personal statement
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Nursing Associate Registration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in nursing associate role
- Venepuncture & Canulation
- Able to record vital signs
- Undertake ECG
- Environmental safety awareness
Desirable
- Able to work within own scope of practice
- Clinical skills experience within the peri-operative setting
- Intravenous Medicines Management
- Management of controlled drugs
- Audit and Quality Improvement
- Theatre Safety Awareness (WHO Checklist)
Experience
Essential
- Acute healthcare experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Able to use electronic health records
- Proficient user of PC
Desirable
- EPIC trained
- Strong personal statement
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Nursing Associate Registration
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
